Dr. Jon Gregory “Gregg” Ellison, 72, Huntingburg
Dr. Jon Gregory “Gregg” Ellison, 72, of Huntingburg, passed away at 4:25 p.m.., Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
He was the second son, born February 4, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas O. and Christine G. (Lane) Ellison.
He graduated in 1965 from Williamsburg School. He attended Indiana University, Earlham College Branch, Richmond, Indiana freshman year and then Indiana University Bloomington Campus for B.S. in zoology. Gregg was accepted to Indiana University School of Medicine in 1969. He earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1973. After completing his internship in 1974 at Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, he started his family medical practice at Huntingburg Clinic.
Dr. Ellison was a leader to many, including the staff at Huntingburg Clinic. He had the privilege to practice at both Jasper Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital. He helped organize the first Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he served as Chief of Staff and Medical Director for the hospital and the Intensive Care Unit. He was also Medical Director for The Waters of Huntingburg nursing center.
Gregg, as he was known by his family and friends, will be missed for his West-by-God-Virginia tales, lively discussions, poetry, paintings and steadfast hope that the Chicago Bears win another Super Bowl.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer (Matthew) Cohn of Indianapolis and Megan (Keith) Wilson of Fort Drum, New York; significant other: June Garrison of Huntingburg; brother, Thomas Ellison of Richmond, IN; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many dear friends who have been family throughout the years.
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Nass and Son Funeral Home. Friends may call for visitation from 1 to 6 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society
Condolences may be shared at www.nassandson.com.
This man was a great Doctor and an even better listener to me and my family. He will be dearly missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him.
Such an awesome Doctor , he will be missed greatly, my Sympathy to his family !
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Greg you will be missed as a Doctor and a great friend. Loved your fun attitude towards life. Fred Souders and family.
He was my Doctor before he retired. He handled everything I threw at him with dignity, respect and an excellent mannerism. A very knowledgeable man. He will be remembered by many. I am sure.
He has been my doctor for many many years. He was so smart and kind and took the time to really listen. My condolences to his family and to June and Tyler.
Great doctor. He treated me and many of my family members for a long time Very caring and compassionate. He will be greatly missed.
Dr. Ellison had a special gift from God. He was very compassionate, very knowledgeable and very personable. What an awesome man! I doctored with him for 40 years. He will be truly missed and holds a special place in my heart.