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John Ellis Obituary
Knoxville, TN
John Franklin Ellis, 78, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was born on March 14, 1939, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Earl Clarence Ellis and the late Burta Grace Siler Ellis. Mr. John was an electrical engineer for Osram Sylvania and also formerly worked at Union Carbide in Oak Ridge. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a lifelong Methodist as a member of Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive visitors from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Dyersburg Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy White Ellis of Knoxville; a son, David Gerard Ellis of Knoxville; and two brothers, Duke Gayle Ellis of Franklin and Norman Atlas Ellis of Dyersburg.
Condolences may be left at: www.dyersburgfuneralhome.net (Arrangements by Dyersburg Funeral Home, 420 Hwy 51 Bypass West, Dyersburg, TN 38024, 731-285-3021)
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February 19, 2018
Patsy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John.
He has been a good friend to all. You both have been missed since your move to Knoxville by your Middle Tennessee dancers. Jackie Ashworth
nathaniel hester
February 9, 2018
Dear Ellis Family, I'm very sorry to hear of John's passing. I respected him very much and enjoyed getting to know him over the last 16 years through Stephen Holston SAR. My condolences for your loss.
February 8, 2018
The members of Ossoli Circle send their condolences. Our prayers are with you.
Sue Whittle
President
Robin Evans Green
February 7, 2018
Patsy, I am just heartbroken over John's passing. What a treasure he was! Never did he fail to have a story about something that happened when he and my parents were young. I always enjoyed sharing memories of Dyersburg with him and it was nice to know that I had a little piece of the old hometown with you and John here in Knoxville.
Chuck was just saying a few days ago how much he enjoyed getting to know John that night we had dinner and through SAR and SCV. He was a fine man, Patsy, and we both feel very fortunate to know both him and you.
Chuck and I are so sorry for your loss. Take care and I'll talk to you soon.
Wayne Croley
February 7, 2018
Patsy, I'm so sorry for your loss. John was a great friend and mentor to me. He will be greatly missed.
Jerry Wilson
February 7, 2018
Patsy so sorry. John been a friend for several years. We will miss him so much. Thinking of both you and Jerold. Jerry and Debra Wilson
Lee Johnson
February 7, 2018
We're so sad to hear of John's passing. He was a kind and true friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Patsy and family.
Lee Johnson & Family
Rev. Brett Travis
February 7, 2018
May the comfort of friends and family help bring you peace as we all remember John's life and spirit. Fr. Brett Travis, Tennessee State SAR Chaplain
David Johnston
February 7, 2018
I so enjoyed my friendship with John and have missed him in recent months. His quiet ways and sense of humor were always a pleasure to have around at our SAR meetings. Patsy, my heart goes out to you on Johns passing. He was a good man!
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