James E. Ellis Jr.

James E. Ellis Jr. obituary, Milton, PA

James E. Ellis Jr.

James Ellis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Milton on Mar. 20, 2025.

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James E. Ellis, Jr. 64 of Watsontown passed away on March 14, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Lewisburg on August 26, 1960, he was the son of the late James E. Ellis Sr. and the late Lois (Shoemaker) Catherman and husband, Abraham.
James was a 1979 graduate of Warrior Run High School, and he worked as a dock worker and forklift operator for various local trucking companies. James was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Milton. He was a member of Sons of American Legion in Watsontown and a social member of the Milton VFW. He enjoyed playing pool, shuffleboard, darts and outdoor games. James liked the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and family picnics.
He is survived by his wife, Faith; a daughter, Charlee Kerr and wife, Erin of Maryland; a son, Jarrett Ellis and wife, Casey Vanatta-Ellis of New Jersey; two sisters, Bonnie Follmer of New Columbia, and Sue Hamilton of Muncy; a brother-in-law, Charles "Butch" Batdorf, Jr. and wife, Deb of Muncy; and two stepsisters, Sandy Fisher, and Tina Perruquet.
James was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Amiri.
A celebration of Life will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at the Milton VFW, 300 Park Ave., Milton PA
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