Lonnie Lee "Lucky" Ellis

1929 - 2007

Lucky was born August 11, 1929 in Oklahoma and passed away August 18, 2007 in Modesto, California. He came to California from Oklahoma in 1940. He made his home in Merced for the last 28 years. He worked in construction for most of his life. Lucky will be remembered most for his outgoing and friendly personality and the fact that if you ever met him once you never forgot him.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Barbara Irene (White) Ellis of Merced, Calif., Son-Jim Ellis of Oxnard, Calif., Son-Randy Ellis of San Jose, Calif., Son-John Ellis of Nevada, Daughter-Carol (Ellis) Butticci of Merced, Calif., Step Daughter-of Nevada, Step Daughter-of San Jose, Calif., Step Daughter-of Nevada, Brother-Jim Ellis of Merced, Calif., sister in law-Darlene Ellis of Merced, Calif., Brother-Junior Ellis of Merced, Calif. and Fourteen grandchildren.
Lucky will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen Mortuary of Turlock.