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Charles E. Ellis, Sr. "Rick"
Age 81, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2013 in Dundee, Florida, surrounded by his family.
Rick retired from DuPont Company in 1995. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the US Navy on the USS Essex. He enjoyed fishing, wood working, and spending time with his family and friends.
Rick was the son of the late Emily and George Ellis. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Ellis, brothers George Ellis and John Ellis, sisters Ellen Longacre and Emily Galloway. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret B. (Carroll) Ellis, his brother Richard Ellis, his children Charles E. Ellis, Jr. and wife Kathy (Benton) Ellis, Lawrence Ellis and his wife Kathy (Marra) Ellis, Robert P. Ellis and his wife Janice (Miller) Ellis, seven grandsons; Keith, Kevin, Brian, Kyle, Eric, Kraig and Kristofer, their spouses and one great-grandson.
Friends may call on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 10-11am at the McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3710 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808 where a service will begin at 11am. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.
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I am so sorry for your great great loss. I have fond memories of you and uncle Charles when you were living in Stanton.
Virginia Ellis Nickle
May 15, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret and the boys on the loss of Ricky. We have fond memories of the great years at Manette Heights, memories we all treasure. Thoughts, prayers and love to all of you at this difficult time.
The Piazza Sisters, Pat Albanes Gilliand, Evelyn Casalena and Rosemary Piazza
Ca
May 15, 2013
May God Bless and be with you all at this time of loss. I know that Rick loved you all dearly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Joe Farr
May 14, 2013
Rick and Kathy,
So sorry for your loss. May his memories help you through this very difficult time.
Kathy Shomo
May 13, 2013
Rip Rick
May 12, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eleanor (Gregg) Harrington
May 11, 2013
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