NEGLEY, OHIO – Ellis E. "Fuzz" Towery, 86, of Negley, passed away on Tuesday,

August 25, 2026, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio.

Ellis "Fuzz" Towery was born at home in Princeton, Caldwell County, Kentucky, on December

12, 1939, the son of the late Elvin and Viola (Andrews) Towery.

Fuzz proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army with Battery C, 321st

Artillery, where he also served as a Paratrooper. Following his military service, he worked as a

boilermaker for Pittsburgh Des Moines, traveling throughout the United States with his crew

building water towers, some reaching heights of 350 feet.

Fuzz was a proud lifetime member of American Legion Post 290 in Columbiana, Ohio, where he

served as Adjutant for several years. He faithfully volunteered his time every Friday to help with

the Legion's Fish Fry and enjoyed not only being part of the many events, but also the friendships and camaraderie he shared with his fellow members. He was also a member of the

Lake Tomahawk Sportsman's Club and enjoyed participating in the many events held at the lake.

In his later years, Fuzz found peace in the simple pleasures of life at Lake Tomahawk. He

enjoyed his daily walks around the lake, always taking the time to say hello and visit with his

neighbors. He loved a good old Western movie and was an avid reader of military history, with

the Civil War being among his favorite subjects. During retirement, he and his beloved wife,

Lorraine, purchased a camper and set out to explore the beauty and wonder of the American

West, creating many treasured memories along the way. Above all else, Fuzz cherished the time he spent with his family. The moments shared together, whether big or small, meant the most to him and will remain treasured memories for those who loved him.

Preceding Ellis in death were his son, Jonny E. Towery; daughter, Lynn Haldiman; grandson,

Kyle Maite; brother, Vernon "Lefty" Towery; and an infant sister.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 59 years, Lorraine (Dayton) Towery, whom

he married on December 17, 1966; two daughters, Lisa Mitchell and her husband, Andrew, and

Kimberly Tolin and her fiancé, Bob Rich; seven grandchildren, Jason Rowland, Keri Tasker,

Caitlin Tasker, Kylie Shortt, Michael Haldiman, Jenny Santana, and Matthew Haldiman; 22

great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his sister, Claudena Travis; two brothers,

Samuel W. Towery and his wife Penny and Hinkle "Buddy" Towery; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday at Dawson Funeral Home from 1 to 5 p.m.

Evangelist Rico Brown will conduct a funeral service at 5 p.m. at the funeral home, where

American Legion Post 290 will conduct military honors in recognition of Fuzz's service to his

country. Cremation will follow, and he will be laid to rest at a later date at Columbiana County

Memorial Park.

Immediately following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at the Dawson Family

Center for a time of fellowship and remembrance.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ellis's memory to Angels for Animals,

4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.