Thomas Anthony Ellis

Family-Placed Death Notice

ELLIS, Thomas Thomas Anthony Ellis, age 56 of McDonough accepted God's freedom from cancer on September 22, 2008. He was born June 14, 1952 to S. Tom Ellis and the late Ann Branan Ellis. He graduated from Henry County High School in 1970 and from the University of Georgia in 1974; before serving his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1979 following his commission from the U.S. Naval Academy Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University and was admitted to the Georgia Bar Association on June 21, 1982. He was a practicing attorney in McDonough for 26 years, specializing in real estate law. He was actively involved in Community Bible Church, facilitating classes and serving on the security team. He faced his recent challenge with courage, dignity, and profound sense of humor. Any difficult day was brightened by his grandson. He loved his daughters immeasurably and found strength and encouragement from his loyal friends, always keeping an optimistic attitude. He is survived by his daughters, Robyn Ellis (Al) Vaughn of Monticello, Aubrey Ellis of Canton, grandson Jake Halen Vaughn, father S. Tom Ellis, sisters Elaine Ellis (Jerry) Rouse of McDonough and Mary Lynn Ellis (Ray) Lambert of McDonough, nieces Ansley and Sadie Lambert, nephew Rip Lambert, and his most special friend, Julie Kimsey. Family will receive friends Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5-8 at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:30 PM at Community Bible Church. Contributions may be made to Sacred Journey Hospice, 138 Peach Drive, McDonough, Ga., 30253. Haisten Funerals and Cremations, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway South, McDonough, GA 30253, 770-914-8833, haistenfunerals.com.