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H. Ellis Obituary
A memorial service celebrating H. D.'s life will be held today at 11:00 a.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS. He will be laid to rest at 2:00 p.m. in New Hope Cemetery in Leake County. Reverends John Holifield and Ken Brown will officiate. Visitation will be at Chancellor Funeral Home of Byram today from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
H. D. was born on May 15, 1939, in Jackson, MS, to Hooks David Ellis and Fannie Deselle Burkes. His family resided in Walnut Grove, MS, until moving to Jackson in 1948. He attended Provine High School, where he graduated in the class of 1957/1958.
H. D. served in Mississippi Army National Guard in the 114th Military Police Company. He was a self-made man, working at a number of jobs before forming B & E Communications, Inc. in Jackson, MS, with John Burt in 1976.
H. D. was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marcus Ellis; sister, Carolyn Walker; and son, Spencer Ellis.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carolyn Ann Wren Ellis, of Amory, MS; sister, Jean Peoples of Carthage, MS; son, David Ellis (Erin) of Keller, TX; son, Mark Ellis (Mardi Allen) of Brandon, MS; daughter, Holly Ellis Berry (Scott) of Shreveport, LA; son, David Thompson (Melissa) of Smyrna, TN; and son, John Thompson (Melanie) of Flowood, MS; grandchildren, Hollie Harrison, Chad Ellis, Austin Ellis, Dillon Berry, Matthew Ellis, Brandon Ellis, Eric Ellis, Emily Ellis, Kristen Berry, Taylor Thompson, Cole Thompson, Carson Berry, Blake Thompson, and Ellie Thompson; and four great-grandsons, Cason Harrison, Bryson Harrison, Harston Harrison, and Brayden Ellis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. On line guest book available at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for H. Ellis
Mike & Teri Head
June 10, 2010
Just heard of your loss and Teri and I send our heartfelt sympathies. Dave was more than a mentor to me and we think often and fondly of the time we spent with B & E. We miss him. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dominique Ramsey, Social Worker, Sta-home Health and Hospice
June 7, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
June 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim & Gayle (Griffin) Lowther, Provine Class of 1957
rebecca moses acey
June 5, 2010
To the Ellis family,
H.D. was a wonderful man! He and my dad, John Moses, went to school together and also worked together on many projects. He was always so sweet and loved to cut up just like my dad. He will be greatly missed by many. I will keep all of you in my prayers and keep smiling because I know that he and my dad are enjoying each others company!!! Rebecca Moses Acey
Ramona Eubanks
June 5, 2010
Got the news today of Mr. H.D's death. I will be remembering you all in the days to come as you adjust to the saddness of the loss of a loved one. He was a kind man and good to his family. He always gave me hugs and smiles. I always enjoyed going over to David's house and visiting with his parents in South Jackson as a teenager! I know he will be missed by many. It has been a while since I have seen he and Mrs. Carolyn. Much love and prayers, Ramona Longstreet Eubanks
Marilyn Gibbs
June 4, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Wallace & Carol Stevens
June 4, 2010
To Carol and Ellis Family, We are so sorry to here of H.D.'s passing. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all of you at this time. Our prayers are with you.
Roger McGehee,Jr
June 3, 2010
To the Ellis Family:
H D and I played little leage and Babe Ruth Leage baseball when we were teens and saw a lot of each other through high school. I have not seen him in probably 50 years but I remember him well. I am sorry to hear of his passing and my prayers are with his entire family.
Peace
Roger McGehee, Jr.
June 3, 2010
"Mark, David & Family... I am so very sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers." Tracy Harwood Holliday (Jackson, Ms)
Ruth Ann Lowery
June 3, 2010
Dear Carol Ann and loved ones, we are so saddened by H.D.'s death. He was very special in my father's life and our lives. Since I was little, I have always known the uniquely warm timbre of his voice and the twinkle in his eyes. And I will keep them alive in my memory. He was like a brother to my dad, and an uncle to me. Our thoughts are with you at this very trying time. With much love and hugs,
Shelia Rigby
June 3, 2010
It is with great sadness I read today of your family's loss
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy...my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
June 3, 2010
Although HD and I have been absent for many years,I always held him in the highest regard and as students at Provine, he was a loyal friend. So sorry for your loss. Perry Cole (
Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Kathy Richards
June 3, 2010
Carol Ann,and the entire Ellis family,I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Dave was such a good, descent, man that I consider a good friend. He will be sorely missed and I pray for you all during this most difficult time! I know you all have such wonderful memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.....and he will always live on in your hearts! God Bless you and give you strength now and in the future!Kathy Richards
Ken Lacey
June 3, 2010
To the Ellis Family, we are very sad to hear of your large loss. Enjoyed working with H. D. during the many years. Know the family will be strong and be together, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Ann and ken Lacey
June 3, 2010
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of your loss...Dave was a dear friend...and I know he will be missed. I will be thinking of you...Debra Smith (Byram, Ms)
Cindy Chilton Hawthorne
June 3, 2010
David, Mark & Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Pam Joiner
June 3, 2010
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was always such a kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. I know you will miss him so much. Pam & Ernie Joiner
Wendy Walker_King
June 3, 2010
Carol Ann, David, Mark and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Ellis' passing. I have known him since the 7th grade and loved, admired and adored him for all he was and is. He always had a smile on his handsome face, a hug and kiss for all of us(David and Mark's friends) and loved us all unconditionally. I remember hearing his voice calling my name during mine and David's H.S. graduation, knowing we weren't supposed to speak to anyone but I started laughing and talking to him as if nothing else were going on. He was such a character. He has always carried a special place in my heart. He always knew how to make everyone laugh. His legacy will live forever through you, his children and grandchildren. I know how much you all loved him and will miss him. Please know that he is with you always. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all, Wendy Walker-King(Raymond, MS)
Roger & Paula Smith
June 3, 2010
Carol Ann, we are so sorry to hear of Mr. Ellis' passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless.
Walt & Kathy Carter Covington
June 3, 2010
Carol, Walt & I are so very sorry to hear about Dave passing. Walt and Dave have been friends for many years and through a great business relationship. When I met Dave, he was very kind and such a caring man. We have had him in our prayers for a long, long time. May God comfort you and all of the family. With our love!
June 3, 2010
Carolyn , Pat Price called and told me of your great loss....We love you and your sister and adored your precious mother....Take care of yourself......Martha Monaghan
Phyllis Love Fox
June 3, 2010
Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. As neighbors we grew up together. I know how much you loved him and how much you will miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Love Fox
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