Ernest Edward Ellis, Sr., age 83, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Robertson County, Kentucky, on August 28, 1937, to the late Charles Augustus Ellis and Martha Catherine King Ellis. He was a respected 28-year employee of Grede Perm Cast, a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime member of Milford Christian Church. He was an avid hay and tobacco farmer and was most proud of his small beef cattle herd.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by: his wife of 58 years, Shirley Jeannette Fralix Ellis; a son, Ernest Edward “Eddie” Ellis, Jr.; five brothers and sisters, Charles (Yvonne) Ellis, Sarah (James) Habermehl, Louisa (Paul) Edwards, Strother B. Ellis and Emma Edna Ellis. He is survived by: a grandson, Tyler Chase Ellis; two brothers-in-law, Chuck Fralix and Donnie Fralix; a daughter-in-law, Tracey Ellis; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at Milford Christian Church, with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056; or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his church family and special friends who helped him to stay home where he wanted to be.
Source: Ware Funeral Home website at warefuneralhome.com
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by: his wife of 58 years, Shirley Jeannette Fralix Ellis; a son, Ernest Edward “Eddie” Ellis, Jr.; five brothers and sisters, Charles (Yvonne) Ellis, Sarah (James) Habermehl, Louisa (Paul) Edwards, Strother B. Ellis and Emma Edna Ellis. He is survived by: a grandson, Tyler Chase Ellis; two brothers-in-law, Chuck Fralix and Donnie Fralix; a daughter-in-law, Tracey Ellis; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at Milford Christian Church, with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056; or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his church family and special friends who helped him to stay home where he wanted to be.
Source: Ware Funeral Home website at warefuneralhome.com
Ernest Edward Ellis, Sr., age 83, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Robertson County, Kentucky, on August 28, 1937, to the late Charles Augustus Ellis and Martha Catherine King Ellis. He was a respected 28-year employee of Grede Perm Cast, a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime member of Milford Christian Church. He was an avid hay and tobacco farmer and was most proud of his small beef cattle herd.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by: his wife of 58 years, Shirley Jeannette Fralix Ellis; a son, Ernest Edward “Eddie” Ellis, Jr.; five brothers and sisters, Charles (Yvonne) Ellis, Sarah (James) Habermehl, Louisa (Paul) Edwards, Strother B. Ellis and Emma Edna Ellis. He is survived by: a grandson, Tyler Chase Ellis; two brothers-in-law, Chuck Fralix and Donnie Fralix; a daughter-in-law, Tracey Ellis; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at Milford Christian Church, with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056; or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his church family and special friends who helped him to stay home where he wanted to be.
Source: Ware Funeral Home website at warefuneralhome.com
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by: his wife of 58 years, Shirley Jeannette Fralix Ellis; a son, Ernest Edward “Eddie” Ellis, Jr.; five brothers and sisters, Charles (Yvonne) Ellis, Sarah (James) Habermehl, Louisa (Paul) Edwards, Strother B. Ellis and Emma Edna Ellis. He is survived by: a grandson, Tyler Chase Ellis; two brothers-in-law, Chuck Fralix and Donnie Fralix; a daughter-in-law, Tracey Ellis; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at Milford Christian Church, with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056; or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his church family and special friends who helped him to stay home where he wanted to be.
Source: Ware Funeral Home website at warefuneralhome.com
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