Charles Ray Ellis of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday April 19, 2012. His was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Rogers Ellis of 45 years, parents William and Maggie Ellis and siblings James “Buddy” Ellis, Francis Stewart, and Ruby Ballance.

He is survived by children, Ray (Cathy), Cathy, Pat Daniels (Dean), and Bob and his six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Peggy Williams Marks. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Shirley Williford Ellis and her children; Kim Puckett (Wayne), Ann Baines (Jerry), Mike Godwin, Al Godwin; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

A service was held Sunday April 22, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home,  officiated by Kenneth Mullen, Retired Rocky Mount Fire Chief and Pastor Phil Barton of Dortches Baptist Church. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery (Section 8).