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1937
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2022
David Ellis Obituary
David Hollingsworth Ellis, son of William Louis Ellis, Jr. and Elizabeth Ledbetter Ellis. Born 4/16/37 in Fayetteville, N.C. David left his earthly world for heaven December 28, 2022 at Watauga Medical hospital in Boone, N.C. with Dawn by his side.
David was the quintessential southern gentleman. Despite his suave sophisticated demeanor, he treated all people like they were his long lost country cousins. His warmth, honesty & kindness made him a top sales representative in a high end industry. David followed in his older cousin William E. Thunbergs footsteps in his professional career.
Married to the love of his life, Dawn Amber Ellis in 1974 they resided in Ga., Conn., N.J., Fl., & N.C. David and Dawn worked side by side for over 38 years with dedication to the industries they loved.
David is survived by this children- Michael Ellis and his fiance Lisa Gunter, Michael's children are Michael Ellis, Jr. and his wife Jennifer & their children Sarah, Emily & Charlotte and Michael Sr's son Larry Ellis, David's daughter is Audrey Elizabeth Ellis Pyon and husband Dr. Sammy Pyon, their children are David James Clubb and Sarah Soon Pyon. Deceased is David's beloved son David Hollingsworth Ellis, Jr. Surviving sister Eunice Louise Hodge married to deceased Red, their son Louis Ervin Hodge, deceased brother William Louis Ellis, his surviving wife Jewel H. Ellis and their son William Gamble and wife Lynn M. Ellis.
Cousins Buddy and wife Betty Jo Wilkins, William E. Thunberg, Jr. and wife Denise, Frances Thunberg and son Will Gresham P. Baltes and husband Ted, David's best friend and confidant Robert G. and Caryn L. Stokley traveled the road of Cancer together for almost 3 years. May his soul be granted the Light of Lights and the Vision of the Trinity"
No service will be held and his ashes will be buried in family plot in Fayetteville, N.C.
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herbert f hitzig
October 11, 2023
David and I go back to 1965 when I was a buyer for Friedman & co. David was selling Elgin watches and we became life long friends. I will miss David and hope he's having a ball in heaven Herb Hitzig
Sheila Barfield
January 6, 2023
We are sorry to lose such a great person. Dave was always the one to cheer up everyone around him. We spent many years sharing our Managers meeting for Friedman´s at Hilton Head. My husband even played a few rounds of golf with him. He was a true icon in the jewelry world. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sheila Barfield @ Robert Simonelli
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