Services for Wayne Ellis, 71, of Lufkin, will be Wednesday at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. Graveside services with military honors will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan. -- Carroway Funeral Home - Lufkin. -- Published in The Lufkin Daily News on Feb. 25, 2018.
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SMSGT. Arthur Wayne Ellis (Ret.) went to his Heavenly home Friday, February 23, 2018 in Lufkin. Funeral services will be February 28, 2018 at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church. Graveside services with full military honors will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan.
Wayne was born May 30, 1946 in Diboll, Texas to the late Henry A. Ellis and Mable (Williams) Ellis.
Wayne joined the U.S. Air Force July 5, 1967, and proudly served his country for 26 years. He was an Inflight Refueling Specialist (Boom Operator) and loved every sortie he flew.
Wayne and his wife Marcia were mentors to every young airman in his squadron throughout his career, making lifelong friendships and precious memories all over the world. As Col. Dayre Lisa said, “He was an NCO leader extraordinaire whom others emulated.”
Wayne’s greatest loves were his God, his family, and his country. He was an exceptional husband to his lovely wife Marcia, who was the love of his life. They shared a bond that few will ever know. He was more than just Daddy to his children, he was their Superhero.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Marcia, children and spouses, Christine and Terry Walls, Debbie Milstead and fiancé Paully McCann, Steven Wayne and Kristin Ellis. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren. His is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Ralph Loggins, special cousin and spouse, Nancy and Darrell Burditt, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
In addition to his parents and older brother, Wayne was preceded in death by his buddy, Batman the cat.
Wayne has flown his last flight West, boom stowed.
Pallbearers will be the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Feb 25, 2018.
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SMSGT. Arthur Wayne Ellis (Ret.) went to his Heavenly home Friday, February 23, 2018 in Lufkin. Funeral services will be February 28, 2018 at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church. Graveside services with full military honors will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan.
Wayne was born May 30, 1946 in Diboll, Texas to the late Henry A. Ellis and Mable (Williams) Ellis.
Wayne joined the U.S. Air Force July 5, 1967, and proudly served his country for 26 years. He was an Inflight Refueling Specialist (Boom Operator) and loved every sortie he flew.
Wayne and his wife Marcia were mentors to every young airman in his squadron throughout his career, making lifelong friendships and precious memories all over the world. As Col. Dayre Lisa said, “He was an NCO leader extraordinaire whom others emulated.”
Wayne’s greatest loves were his God, his family, and his country. He was an exceptional husband to his lovely wife Marcia, who was the love of his life. They shared a bond that few will ever know. He was more than just Daddy to his children, he was their Superhero.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Marcia, children and spouses, Christine and Terry Walls, Debbie Milstead and fiancé Paully McCann, Steven Wayne and Kristin Ellis. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren. His is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Ralph Loggins, special cousin and spouse, Nancy and Darrell Burditt, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
In addition to his parents and older brother, Wayne was preceded in death by his buddy, Batman the cat.
Wayne has flown his last flight West, boom stowed.
Pallbearers will be the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Feb 25, 2018.
Services for Wayne Ellis, 71, of Lufkin, will be Wednesday at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church. Graveside services with military honors will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan. -- Carroway Funeral Home - Lufkin. -- Published in The Lufkin Daily News on Feb. 25, 2018.
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SMSGT. Arthur Wayne Ellis (Ret.) went to his Heavenly home Friday, February 23, 2018 in Lufkin. Funeral services will be February 28, 2018 at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church. Graveside services with full military honors will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan.
Wayne was born May 30, 1946 in Diboll, Texas to the late Henry A. Ellis and Mable (Williams) Ellis.
Wayne joined the U.S. Air Force July 5, 1967, and proudly served his country for 26 years. He was an Inflight Refueling Specialist (Boom Operator) and loved every sortie he flew.
Wayne and his wife Marcia were mentors to every young airman in his squadron throughout his career, making lifelong friendships and precious memories all over the world. As Col. Dayre Lisa said, “He was an NCO leader extraordinaire whom others emulated.”
Wayne’s greatest loves were his God, his family, and his country. He was an exceptional husband to his lovely wife Marcia, who was the love of his life. They shared a bond that few will ever know. He was more than just Daddy to his children, he was their Superhero.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Marcia, children and spouses, Christine and Terry Walls, Debbie Milstead and fiancé Paully McCann, Steven Wayne and Kristin Ellis. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren. His is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Ralph Loggins, special cousin and spouse, Nancy and Darrell Burditt, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
In addition to his parents and older brother, Wayne was preceded in death by his buddy, Batman the cat.
Wayne has flown his last flight West, boom stowed.
Pallbearers will be the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Feb 25, 2018.
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SMSGT. Arthur Wayne Ellis (Ret.) went to his Heavenly home Friday, February 23, 2018 in Lufkin. Funeral services will be February 28, 2018 at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church. Graveside services with full military honors will follow in the Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan.
Wayne was born May 30, 1946 in Diboll, Texas to the late Henry A. Ellis and Mable (Williams) Ellis.
Wayne joined the U.S. Air Force July 5, 1967, and proudly served his country for 26 years. He was an Inflight Refueling Specialist (Boom Operator) and loved every sortie he flew.
Wayne and his wife Marcia were mentors to every young airman in his squadron throughout his career, making lifelong friendships and precious memories all over the world. As Col. Dayre Lisa said, “He was an NCO leader extraordinaire whom others emulated.”
Wayne’s greatest loves were his God, his family, and his country. He was an exceptional husband to his lovely wife Marcia, who was the love of his life. They shared a bond that few will ever know. He was more than just Daddy to his children, he was their Superhero.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Marcia, children and spouses, Christine and Terry Walls, Debbie Milstead and fiancé Paully McCann, Steven Wayne and Kristin Ellis. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren. His is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Ralph Loggins, special cousin and spouse, Nancy and Darrell Burditt, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
In addition to his parents and older brother, Wayne was preceded in death by his buddy, Batman the cat.
Wayne has flown his last flight West, boom stowed.
Pallbearers will be the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
Edited - full obit may be obtained from Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors - Feb 25, 2018.
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