Ira I. Ellis, 85, of Farmington, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Farmington, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Atoka, Okla., to William and Ada Turknett Ellis.
Ira was a veteran and proudly served his country during World War II as a Firefighter First Class in the U.S. Navy. He spent two years in the Pacific Theater. After his military service, he worked as a consultant for many overseas oil companies. He spent more than 56 years in New Mexico, owning and operating a new and used store, in which he worked up until his death.
Ira was a lifelong red, white, and blue patriot and was truly "Made in America."
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy Ellis; and second wife, Marlene Ellis.
He is survived by his son, Ira G. Ellis and wife, Martha, of Montgomery, Texas; grandchildren, Angela Chapman and husband, Butch, and Ira N. Ellis and wife, Kim all of Montgomery; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a memorial service and inurnment at a later date.
In lieu of traditional remembrances, the family requests that memorials be made in Ira's name to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St. in Farmington, (505) 327-2710.
Friends may view the online obituary and leave condolences at http://www.angelvalleyfuneralhome.net.
Published in Farmington Daily Times on Oct. 16, 2011
Ira was a veteran and proudly served his country during World War II as a Firefighter First Class in the U.S. Navy. He spent two years in the Pacific Theater. After his military service, he worked as a consultant for many overseas oil companies. He spent more than 56 years in New Mexico, owning and operating a new and used store, in which he worked up until his death.
Ira was a lifelong red, white, and blue patriot and was truly "Made in America."
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy Ellis; and second wife, Marlene Ellis.
He is survived by his son, Ira G. Ellis and wife, Martha, of Montgomery, Texas; grandchildren, Angela Chapman and husband, Butch, and Ira N. Ellis and wife, Kim all of Montgomery; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a memorial service and inurnment at a later date.
In lieu of traditional remembrances, the family requests that memorials be made in Ira's name to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St. in Farmington, (505) 327-2710.
Friends may view the online obituary and leave condolences at http://www.angelvalleyfuneralhome.net.
Published in Farmington Daily Times on Oct. 16, 2011
Ira I. Ellis, 85, of Farmington, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Farmington, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Atoka, Okla., to William and Ada Turknett Ellis.
Ira was a veteran and proudly served his country during World War II as a Firefighter First Class in the U.S. Navy. He spent two years in the Pacific Theater. After his military service, he worked as a consultant for many overseas oil companies. He spent more than 56 years in New Mexico, owning and operating a new and used store, in which he worked up until his death.
Ira was a lifelong red, white, and blue patriot and was truly "Made in America."
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy Ellis; and second wife, Marlene Ellis.
He is survived by his son, Ira G. Ellis and wife, Martha, of Montgomery, Texas; grandchildren, Angela Chapman and husband, Butch, and Ira N. Ellis and wife, Kim all of Montgomery; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a memorial service and inurnment at a later date.
In lieu of traditional remembrances, the family requests that memorials be made in Ira's name to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St. in Farmington, (505) 327-2710.
Friends may view the online obituary and leave condolences at http://www.angelvalleyfuneralhome.net.
Published in Farmington Daily Times on Oct. 16, 2011
Ira was a veteran and proudly served his country during World War II as a Firefighter First Class in the U.S. Navy. He spent two years in the Pacific Theater. After his military service, he worked as a consultant for many overseas oil companies. He spent more than 56 years in New Mexico, owning and operating a new and used store, in which he worked up until his death.
Ira was a lifelong red, white, and blue patriot and was truly "Made in America."
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothy Ellis; and second wife, Marlene Ellis.
He is survived by his son, Ira G. Ellis and wife, Martha, of Montgomery, Texas; grandchildren, Angela Chapman and husband, Butch, and Ira N. Ellis and wife, Kim all of Montgomery; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a memorial service and inurnment at a later date.
In lieu of traditional remembrances, the family requests that memorials be made in Ira's name to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St. in Farmington, (505) 327-2710.
Friends may view the online obituary and leave condolences at http://www.angelvalleyfuneralhome.net.
Published in Farmington Daily Times on Oct. 16, 2011
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