Gary Lee Ellis

Gary Lee Ellis obituary, Sidney, NE

Gary Lee Ellis

Gary Ellis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Gary Lee Ellis, age 43, of Sidney, NE entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be in Georgia at a later date. Cremation has taken place.
You may view Gary's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Gary's care and funeral arrangements.
Gary was born to Maedean Branch and Dempsey Ray Ellis Sr. on March 9, 1981. He was a Wayne County Georgia native and lived in Pierce County Georgia briefly. He was a contractor and enjoyed all things with handy man services. He was a father, son, brother, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his mother Maedean Branch of Jesup Ga., sister Sheilby Kline of Jesup Ga, his children: Xena (husband Zach) Holder, Verity Ellis, Easton Manning and Zaschyn Ellis, all of Jesup Ga., his step children, Madelynn Marie and Alexander Jozeph of Sidney NE, his grandchildren Zaedyn Holder of Jesup Ga and Iriss Anya of Sidney NE, fiancé: Kara Driffill of Sidney NE, nieces Natalie Thomas, Alaia Stafford, and Cheyanne Lyons of Jesup Ga, nephew Alex Lyons of Blackshere Ga, Leland and Ethen Ellis of Brunswick Ga., and several friends & family.
He is preceded in death by his father Dempsey Ray Ellis and his two brothers Phillip Lyons and Ray Ellis.

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