Ellis Joseph "Ej" Scallan

Ellis Joseph "Ej" Scallan obituary, Kenner, LA

Ellis Joseph "Ej" Scallan

Ellis Scallan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home on May 30, 2025.

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Ellis "EJ" Scallan, a native of Mansura, LA and resident of Kenner, LA passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the age of 78 years old. EJ was a US Navy veteran who proudly served his country. He worked many years as a skillful heavy truck mechanic.
A devout husband for 54 years, loving father, and caring brother, EJ is preceded in death by his parents, Newty and Evelyn Scallan; spouse, Linda Scallan; daughter, Terri Scallan Rome; siblings, Steve Scallan and Robert Scallan; and brothers-in-law, Anthony Cullota, AJ Mueller, and Greg Guillory.
Ellis is survived by his daughter, Sherri (Ken) Schaff; grandchildren, Amanda (Jose) Torres, Kailey Schaff, Cameron Schaff, and Briena Schaff; son-in-law, Allen Rome; siblings, Anna Cullota, Margaret Mueller, Ramona (Michael) Borries, Patricia Norton and Joyce Guillory; and sisters-in-law, Shelia Scallan and Ethel Scallan.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Dr., Slidell, LA 70460, beginning at 11 AM.
Condolences are welcome at www.muhleisen.com

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2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062

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