February 25, 1937 – October 29, 2017
Donald O. Jellison Jr., 80, Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on February 25, 1937 to Donald O. and Ruth (Deal) Jellison in Marion, Ind.
Don served as editor of the Hamilton County Reporter newspaper, was a sports writer and editor for the Noblesville Ledger and sports writer for the Times newspaper. During that time Don received the Indiana District III Basketball Coaches Award for his outstanding contributions to Indiana high school basketball and received the IHSAA Distinguished Media Service award winner (for District III).
Don was named to the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and the Hamilton County Basketball Hall of Fame. Don was selected as the 2016 Noblesville Alumnus of the Year.
Don served as state commissioner for Babe Ruth Baseball for 25 years and coached in the Noblesville Babe Ruth program and Noblesville Youth Baseball.
Don was a member of Fishers United Methodist Church.
He had attended both Butler University and Earlham College.
He is survived by his wife, Mattijane Jellison; son, Jeff D Jellison; step-children, Martha King, Jonathan King and Marcie Judge; and seven grandchildren, Shelby Jellison, Zack Jellison, Drake Jellison, Vaughan Epperson, Matthew Epperson, Joshua Judge, and Cameron Judge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Jellison; and his sister, Jean Frye.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, with Pastor Terry Coomer officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery in Westfield.
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Arrangements
Calling: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 5
Service: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6
Location: Randall & Roberts Funeral Center
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