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WILLIE EDWARD ELLIS
Willie Edward Ellis, age 79, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012. He was born in Wilson County on November 7, 1932 to Luther Edward Ellis and Minnie Mae Barnes Ellis. He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Louise Ellis Baker, Jeanette Ellis Grimsley, and Charles Eric Ellis, Sr.

Willie is survived by his wife, Joyce Rose Ellis; three sons, Edward Lee Ellis (Ritchie), David Rose Ellis (Pam), and Bruce Leonard Ellis (Arlene); four grandchildren; four  great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Syrl Harris, his wife’s sisters - Christine Pierce, Aileen Davis, Doris Griffin, Helen Jones (Elbert Ray), and Ann Varnell (W.C.); and her brothers, Clifton (Anise), A.J. (Frances), Eugene (Seleta), and Ronald (Verona). Willie was also predeceased by his wife’s siblings, Junior, Alma Clarida, and Alvin.

A funeral service was held October 19, 2012  with Rev. Brandon Dees and Rev. Gary Wood officiating. Burial  followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

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