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Carl Ellis Jr.

1927 - 2014

Carl Ellis Jr. obituary, 1927-2014, Clarksville, TN

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

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McReynolds Nave & Larson Funeral Home

1209 Madison Street

Clarksville, Tennessee

Carl Ellis Obituary

Carl J. Ellis, Jr.

Carl J. Ellis, Jr., age 87 of Clarksville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2014 while at Signature Healthcare of Erin.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2014 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, with his sons, Pastors Larry W. Ellis and Wilbert L. Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Tatum-Coleman Cemetery, Houston County.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. until the hour of service Friday at the funeral home.

Carl entered this life on January 31, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, son to the late Carl J. Ellis, Sr. and Della Coleman Ellis. He retired from Civil Service at Ft. Campbell following 32 years of dedicated service. Carl was a member of that "greatest generation", as he served and fought against tyranny with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a fine Christian man and belonged to the Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Spears Ellis; brothers, Robert "Bobby" Ellis, Louis E. Ellis and Marvin (Loyde) Ellis; sister, Billie J. Sidney.

Left to cherish his memory, are his sons, Larry W. Ellis and wife Janet of Vanleer, TN, Wilbert L. Ellis and wife Kathy of Florence, KY; sister, Margie L. Sumner of Clarksville; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren.

McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, (931) 647-3371; NaveFuneralHomes.com



Published by The Leaf Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2014.
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To Larry and Wilbert, May GOD"S riches blessings be yours now and forever more" Really thought a lot of your mom and dad. Great memories of the both at Bible Baptist Church.

David Lehman

February 6, 2014

Uncle Jr. will remembered for all the love and time he shared with his family members.

Ed & Mary Winn

February 4, 2014

We have fond memories of Brother Ellis and our paryer is that the Lord would grant the family here peace and comfort during this time as our Brother rejoices in the presence of the Lord.

Graydon & Linda Field

Graydon Field

February 4, 2014

Jr, We have only good memories of your life. Thank you for looking after mother and for the honesty you showed to all. You have been a very important part of our life and we miss you already. Enjoy being in the presence of our Lord. We'll see you there soon. Robert and Faye Cripps

February 4, 2014

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