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Joseph ELLIS Obituary
A native and lifelong resident of Surry County, he was the widower of Kathleen B. Ellis. Mr. Ellis was a member of Cypress Baptist Church and Salisbury Hunt Club and retired from Virginia Department of Transportation.
He is survived by two sons, Charlie Ellis of Kentucky and Michael Ellis of Surry; two daughters, Claudia Roderick of Dendron and Kathy Williams (Kevin) of New Rochelle, N.Y.; two sisters, Rosa Moton of Richmond and Lucy Daniels of Dendron; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Cypress Church. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the Church.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Sarah Scott
April 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Russell & Wanda Savedge
April 28, 2010
Heartfelt sympathy is sent your way as you prepare to live your life without your loved one. We are thinking of the entire family during this time.
Sandra Scott
April 27, 2010
May you sense the Lord's presence today, keeping you close to His heart, assuring you of His tender care, and covering you with His grace.
With thoughts and prayers.
April 27, 2010
To Claudia & Family:
My friend will be truly missed, but it was a blessing to have known him. His Barber and friend
Melvin, Joyce McCray and
The (Hair Tek)Family
Rodney, Demetria, Jai, Ajah, & Rhyan
April 27, 2010
Lynita,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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