CURTIS-ELLIS-Obituary

CURTIS NATHANIEL ELLIS Sr.

Chicago, Illinois

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Curtis Nathaniel Ellis, Sr., August 18, 1927 - March 31, 2010. Former businessman, public accountant, restaurateur, real estate investor and better known as bookstore owner, specializing in African-American literature, has made his transition. Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife Della, former wife...

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We just , today, read the article of Curtis's transition and transition it is because Curtis had such tenacity in all of the ventures he undertook, so we know his books on African American literature and education will be a big part o his "life on the other side". I remember that Diane was one of the " babies" of our Saturday afternoon bridge club, with Barbara, Janet, Peggy, Lorraine, Leanna . Only as I type these names that I realize that I am the only left. from that group. Diane,...

As a former neighbor (6926 S. Bennett) and friend, I'll certainly remember Curtis fondly. Through Curtis I met his family and siblings. Wow, what a lineage!
Thanks for making this world a little better than you found it.

We owe God, who continuosly blesses us with great people,that continuosly bless us with great people Like Mr. Ellis SR.,Diane Ellis and all of her children, all the glory!

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We wish we could be there for you in your time of sorrow. You all are in our prayers. Hampton and Jennifer Murry

A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stilled, A place vacant in our hearts-Which never can be filled. And after a lonely heartache and many a silent tear, but always a beautiful memory of one we love so dear.