Charles Ellis Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Richmond, Virginia

ELLIS, Charles Eugene Jr., of Goochland, departed this life February 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Lee Ellis. He is survived by two daughters, Charlene Harris and Cheryl Payton; one son, Daniel James Sr.; eight grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren; two sisters, Berta Taylor and Gertrude James; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sons-in-law, Ray Harris and Kenneth Payton; one sister-in- law, Queen Ellis; one brother- in-law, Zack Jones Sr.; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, 401 Blair Road, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Samuel Barnes, pastor, officiating. Dr. Gregory Fisher, eulogist. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. Family and friends assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Rev Samuel Barnes

February 27, 2009 | Ruther Glen, VA

My condolences to the James Family for the loss of Mr. Ellis. My prayers are with you.

Tonya Jones

February 22, 2009 | Silver Spring, MD

The First Baptist Church Family, would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Deacon Ellis. We pray that you would find comfort in knowing that Uncle Charlie knew that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.

Rev. Deborah Sams

February 20, 2009 | Richmond, VA

Danny, Cheryl, Charlene & Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Jackie Smith-Mason & Lois Mills

Jackie Smith-Mason

February 20, 2009 | Petersburg, VA

You will be greatly missed, no one had a uncle charley like the James family. I personally will miss your smile and the love you showed me.

April James-Carter

February 20, 2009 | Goochland, VA

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Charles Tanner

February 20, 2009 | Richmond, VA

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

February 20, 2009 | Richmond, VA

Danny, Cheryl & Charlene:

Our thoughts are with you and your families. God bless you all. We loved Uncle Charlie, we will miss him dearly.

Thomas & Sheila James

February 19, 2009 | Richmond, VA

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

HAZEL PLEASANTS & FAMILY

February 19, 2009 | Montpelier, VA

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