Leslie Ellis

Leslie R. Ellis SUFFOLK - Leslie Ray Ellis, 73, passed away Dec. 5, 2008, at Nansemond Point. A native of Roduco, N.C., he was the son of the late Hulda Robertson and Joseph Elliott Ellis. He was predeceased by his wife, Selma Vann Stanley Ellis and 10 brothers and sisters. Ray retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from shops 26 and 17 as a nuclear welder Oct. 31, 2008, having given 34 years 10 months and one day. Prior to working at the shipyard, he worked at Suffolk Iron Works for 17 years and seven years at Kincaid & Spivey Co. Ray was an Army veteran and served during the Korean conflict. Ray was a multi champion in Duck Pin Bowling, was an avid salt and fresh water fisherman. He loved a good Turkey Shoot and enjoyed western movies and books. Ray loved to work. Ray is survived by his daughters, Faye Harrell and husband Sherwood of Suffolk, Linda Writtenberry and husband Gerald of Suffolk, Lisa Helms and husband Tom "Marty" of Monroe, N.C.; grandchildren, Kristie W. Cunningham and husband Jeremy, Tara W. Moore and husband Art, Hollie W. Will and husband Andy, Tyler V. Helms, Collin Ray Helms and Autumn B. Helms; five great-grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; and a very special friend, Carolyn Ricketts. A funeral will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory by the Rev. Doris V. Byrd-Madison with burial in Holland Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at his home. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.