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Willard Ellis Obituary


WILLARD J. ELLIS  
On Thursday, January 12, 2012, of Easton, MD. A member of St. John's Masonic Lodge, in DeLand, FL and CWA Local 3108 in Orlando, FL. Beloved husband of Sharon Welsh-Ward Ellis; father of Kyle (Kimberly) Ellis; grandfather of Brandon K. Ellis and Stephanie P. Garland; brother of William F. Ellis. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 19, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 18, 2012.

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Tom Windes

April 29, 2012

Sharon,

My deepest sympathies over the loss of Will. I will always remember him and our days at Blair.

Michelle "Mike" Weaver

January 19, 2012

Thinking of you, fondly. May God bless and keep you, and your family, in this most difficult of times.

burt sachs

January 19, 2012

Hello Miss Sharon,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you the ultimate strength in the days and weeks to come

Marty..Frances Shorter

January 18, 2012

Prayers for you and tour family Kyle.

Pamela Scott

January 18, 2012

Sharon, the prayers of my family are with you and yours during this time in your life. You are thought about and in my prayers.

Dick Garrison

January 18, 2012

Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of Willard's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Tina Baker-Willey

January 18, 2012

Sharon, Kyle and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Vannieuwenhoven

January 18, 2012

Life here is short but only a stepping stone in a longer journey. Never forget you Will and sure won't forget the man who taught me how to be honest. -trv

Kyle Ellis

January 18, 2012

He was a great father and grandfather
Always help you out when needed
I missing him alot

Love,
Kyle

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