Corey Jonathan Ellington, son of Melissa Ellington Myers and the late Norris Middleton, was born on September 13, 1987 in Charleston, SC.

Corey was educated in the Berkeley County School District. He was employed in several venues. He worked in insulation at Cohen's Drywall Company and  in janitorial services at MUSC. Corey was a firefighter at Detyens Shipyard and a packer at Tyson's chicken. He was also employed by Google.

Corey was a member of St. Mark Holiness Church, Pineville, SC.

Corey was a member of several organizations, including an antique car club and K&M Riders Horse Club. He was a super fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also took pleasure in antique cars, racing, drawing, fishing, playing games, playing cards and making jokes. He was truly the comedian of the family. He enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his beautiful daughter, Joshalyn.

Some of his favorite quotes were "That's not nice", and "I'm a lover and not a fighter." Corey always had a smile on his face, while rubbing his chin jokingly.

Corey was called home on October 21, 2020. He will be greatly missed.

Corey is survived by: his daughter, Joshalyn Ellington of Pineville, SC; mother, Melissa (Kenneth) Ellington-Myers of St. Stephen, SC; siblings, Carlton (Yvette) Ellington of Columbia, SC, Terrell (Diamond) Ellington of Pineville, SC, Keion Mitchell of Pineville, SC, Derrian Wright of Charlotte, NC, Ny'Asia Middleton of Greenville, SC, Kamilah (James) Ford of Moncks Corner, SC, Kenneth (Jamila) Myers of Summerville, SC, Shaylynn Mitchell of Titusville, FL, Tyessia (John) Grear of Willingboro, NJ and Anthony Levy of Moncks Corner, SC.

Corey also leaves to cherish his memory: his grandmothers, Mrs. Shirley Ellington, Mrs. Gloria Ferguson and Mrs. Albertha Simmons; grandfather, Mr. Rostine "Lester" Middleton; aunts, Bernice Smalls, Angela Gourdine (Godmother), Ethel Riley, Charlene Ferguson, Katina (Hayden) Hosford, Mozell  (Dominique) Ricks, Regina Judge and Joeann (Rodney) Bellamy; uncles, Darryl Middleton, James Daniel Frasier, Jimmy Frasier, Kevin Paige, Warren Waring, Rev. Amos Gourdine and Jethro Gourdine; fiancé, Omesha Miller; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Corey was preceded in death by his father, Norris Middleton and his grandfather, Johnny Lee Ellington.

Viewing will be Monday, October 26, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gethers ST. STEPHEN Chapel, 221 Church Road, St. Stephen, SC. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Gourdine Cemetery, Pineville, SC. As per CDC guidelines, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. The service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/gethersfh