Dick Allen Eller, 71, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014 at his home in China Grove surrounded by family.

He was born on December 28, 1942 in Linwood to Ray L. and Bonnie Smith Eller. He attended Central High School. Dick served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era. He was a self-employed brick mason and was owner of Masons Elite and Dick Eller Masonry. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Larry Eller, a daughter, Angela Carol Eller and granddaughter, Arizona Rigsby.

Surviving are his wife, Julie Worrell Eller of the home; children: Jennifer Linn (Reed) of China Grove, Daniel Eller of Landis, Linda Miller (Daniel), David Mayerle, Amy Finney, Dee Dimery and Pam Haley of Lexington; grandchildren: Gavin Rigsby, Erika and Justice Eller, Lauren Dobbins (Tyler), Gray Miller, Zachary and Matthew Finney, Whitney Cook, Brad Leonard, Meagan McNeair, Zack and Dwane Dimery; great-grandchildren: Jonah and Spencer Dobbins and Arabella Miller; siblings: Jim Eller (Sherry) and Bonnie Ray King (Jimmy) of Lexington and Tom Eller (Vicki) of China Grove and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held at Lake Corriher in China Grove on Friday, December 26 at 2:00 with visitation an hour before the service. Parking is at the YMCA at 950 Kimball Road with special needs and handicapped parking at 265 Tranquil Lake Drive. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

A special thanks to the staff of Dr. Thomas Steffens of Levine Cancer Institute Concord, Dr. Young E Whang of UNC Cancer Hospital and Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care.