Name: Visitation for Harold Lester Ellis
Start: 2015-07-17T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Johnson's Funeral Home

Harold Lester Ellis, Jr., 90, passed away July 14, 2015 surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. There will be a visitation on Friday, July 17 at Johnson's Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A reception will follow at Ric and Karen Abbott's home that evening. The service will be held on Saturday, June 18 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. followed by a graveside service in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas at 3 p.m.
Harry was born on June 18, 1925 in Graham, Texas to Harold Lester Ellis, Sr. (Jelly) and Helen Widmayer Ellis and spent his childhood in Odessa and Big Spring. He graduated from Odessa High and was in the Army Air Corps during World War II. While stationed in Illinois he met Frances Shryock and they were married in June 1947. He graduated from Texas A&M in Chemical Engineering and worked in the oil industry in West Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Canada, Ekofisk in the North Sea and Nigeria. For the past three years, he and Fran have lived in San Angelo with their youngest daughter Karen and her husband Ric Abbott. Harry was a consummate gentleman who always saw the good in people and treated everyone with kindness and respect. His humor and love of life won him many friends around the world. He is predeceased by his parents Jelly and Helen Ellis of Odessa, his sister and brother-in-law Helen Marie and Frank Morris of Odessa, his niece Donna Morris and his nephew Mike Morris of Odessa.
Harry is survived by his wife Fran Ellis of San Angelo; his daughter Nancy (Herman) Vanderlaag of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada; his son Harold (Christina) Ellis III of Richmond, Virginia; his daughter Karen (Ric) Abbott of San Angelo, Texas; his nine grandchildren: Nikki (Steve) Davy, Carla (Chace) Holland, Kathy Vanderlaag (Craig Peters), Harold Ellis IV, Matt Abbott (Ed Piker), Jenny Ellis, Stephanie (Tom) Deignan, Carrie Ellis, Cassie Ellis; his six great- grandchildren: Cameron, Tristan, Lily, Mackenzie, Jake, Cole; his nephews and niece: Tim (Judy) Morris of Ruidoso, New Mexico, Steve (Olivia) Morris of Victoria, Texas, and Cherie Widmayer of Artesia, New Mexico.
Family and friends may sign the online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.
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Published by Examiner-Enterprise from Jul. 17 to Aug. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Ellis

12 Entries

Evelyn Wagner

August 10, 2015

Have just learned of this, an email from Debra Quillen. So sorry Fran. Know this is very hard for you and your family. Bobby passed away December 2009. The Quillens and I live in Texas. Our thoughts with you and family. Evelyn

Ken Schimpf

July 26, 2015

Frannie and family, The heartache of hearing of Harry's passing is only surpassed by the wonderful memories of him while living. I am thankful that my parents were able to count you and Harry as their closest friends.

Richard Koch

July 21, 2015

Frannie, Nancy, Harold, and Karen, We wish to express our deepest sympathy and affection for Harry and all of his family. He was a wonderful person, and great and special friend to our family.

Debbie Neeve

July 19, 2015

Frannie and Ellis family,

Through my tears and heartbreak I wanted to tell you how blessed I have been to have had Harry, Frannie and Nubby in my life. Little did I know when Matt and Judy Starcevich bought the Glynnwood duplex in Bartlesville as our office space that I would meet this beautiful couple and fall in love with them. Harry had so much spunk and pride. It was hard for him to ask me for help with his taxes but we worked through his problems with laughter. We enjoyed having Mr. Nubby stay with us when Harry and Frannie traveled and our Lexi enjoyed his companionship too. The day the announcement came that Harry and Frannie were moving to Texas was one of the hardest days ever because I knew I would not see them again. I tried to tell myself there was still a chance they would be back until the day Harry's pride and joyhis old carwas taken away. He was like a young man with that car and he smiled from ear to ear sitting in the driver's seat. It was heartwarming to see him so happy. Harry and I have spoken on the phone and I know he enjoyed his final time in Texas with his family who he greatly loved. And now for Mrs. Franniewhat a special woman who could handle Mr. Harry for so many years. They had a special relationship that only comes from 67 years of marriage. I love you Mrs. Frannie and I am so sorry Harry is gone to rest.

Debbie Neece, Bartlesville, OK.

July 18, 2015

Harry, you are missed.
Fran you have my best wishes.
Dick Kuerston

July 18, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Harry was a wonderful and caring father, grandfather, and husband. He will be missed by his friends in Richmond Virginia. Ron and Tina Tillett

Rob van der Laag

July 18, 2015

Dear Family & Friends
We're very glad to have had the opportunity to have known him. He was such a great guy that was loved and admired by everyone that crossed his path. We are amazed at all the efforts that family and friends made to make his last days as comfortable as can be.
Our thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time.

Love;
Margot, Ginette and Rob van der Laag

Sarah Machinsky

July 17, 2015

I have had the honor of knowing Mr. Ellis and I will miss his kindness and his loving attitude towards everyday life. Sending my love to his family!

Bobbie Love

July 17, 2015

Harry was a kind, gentle man, a good neighbor who was so very thoughtful and caring.
My prayers are with his sweet family, whom I love very much.
Bobbie Love

Sherry Lloyd

July 17, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Harold during this time of sorrow at the loss of your dad. Losing a parent is never easy and I remember a smile on your face as you always talked about him. If there's anything you need, please let me know. Sherry Lloyd (English Const.)

July 17, 2015

Losing a parent or grandparent is a heartbreak, for sure. We know the loss. We grieve for your sadness but know you rejoice in the memories this wonderful man made for ninety years. He was blessed with long life and you were all blessed to be a part of that life. Our thoughts are with all of you....
Peter & Steffi in California

Becca Simmons

July 16, 2015

Harold I am sorry to hear about your father. You and your family our in my prayers.
Becca S.
English Const.

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