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Maggie Ellis in Metter, Georgia.
Education
Joe Nathan Ellis Sr. received his formal education in the Candler County school system in
Metter, Georgia.
Marriage
Joe Nathan Ellis Sr. was united in holy matrimony with Earlean McCormick Ellis on October 1st,
1966 in Metter, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 3 children; Angie Ellis (Austin), Joe
Nathan Ellis Jr., and Mark Anthony Ellis.
Personal/Hobbies
In his leisure he enjoyed spending quality time with his daughter, grandchildren, and great-
grandchildren. He enjoyed doing garden work around his home, fishing, and cooking.
Professional/Vocation
Joe Nathan Ellis Sr. worked for Rood Landscaping for 36 years and owned his own bobcat
business.
Date of Death and Proceeding Deaths
Joe Nathan Ellis Sr. departed this life on July 27th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Earlean Ellis; his sons, Joe Nathan Ellis Jr and Mark Anthony Ellis Sr; and his parents, Chester
Wigfall and Maggie Ellis.
Survivors
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Angie Ellis-Austin and son-in-law Charles Austin,
of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Grandchildren, Marlana Ellis, Kendra Ellis, Mark A. Ellis Jr, Kimberly Ellis,
Maggie Ellis, Candice Ellis-Flowers, and Jasmine Ellis; Great Grandchildren; Step Mother Ida
Wigfall, of South Bend, IN; and a host of other relatives and friends including brothers and
sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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