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Russell Ellis Obituary
Durham
Russell (Russ) Ellis, 66, lifelong Bahama resident, left this life peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
Russ was loved, admired and respected by all those who came to know him. Russ graduated from Northern High School in 1964 and was owner of Ellis Landscape, Inc. for forty years. One of his greatest joys in recent years was spending time at his beloved beach house and gigging flounder on his airboat.
Surviving are his daughter, Cynthia Ann Ellis; his beloved granddaughter, Taylor Elizabeth Shepherd; son-in-law, Ricky Shepherd; mother, Annie Mae Ellis; brothers, Jack Ellis and Roger Ellis and wife, Hazel and nephew, Marty; sisters, Della Ellis Whitfield and husband, Bert and nephew, Kyle; and Virginia Sue Poe and husband, Gerald. Other family members include Elke Hoffmann, Paul Tomlin, and Ashel Nicole Fowler.
His father, Dempsey, preceded him in death.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Wake Med in Cary for their attention and care for Russ.
Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, August 17th, at a family site on his property at 2122 Ellis Chapel Road, Bahama, NC. If desired, casual attire is acceptable. Friends are welcome afterwards at the home of Paul Tomlin and Elke Hoffmann, 2116 Ellis Chapel Road, which is located along the beautiful Crepe Myrtle path created by his beloved "Uncle Pole". The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made directly to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Wounded Warriors Project, which were causes dear to Russ. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com
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Nellye Tunstall
August 25, 2012
It is amazing that Russ, a man born with a kind heart, the most wonderful gift in the world and with a greaat sense of generosity, would take time from his busy schedule to befriend an elderly person. I am 97 years old and he has fringed my last days on this earth with joy. His memory will be like a beautiful star in the sky that will never fade. I hav a niece who is a nun. She lives at the Abby of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem,Connecticut. She had the pleasure of meeting Russ Several Years ago. I appreciate the Nuns holdling Holy Mass for Russ when he was ill and when he died.
Russell Ellis
August 23, 2012
From one Russ Ellis to another...May you RIP.
JoAnn Fraser
August 21, 2012
Dear Cynthia and to the entire Ellis Family,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Ellis very briefly during his recent admission to WakeMed Cary, and from the start we hit it off and connected. I was very saddened to learn of his passing, but am consoled in the fact that his suffering was not long. Cynthia, he spoke of you with such love and concern, and I know that the fact that he was sick didn't bother him as much as the effect that his sickness would have on you and your daughter. Please know that loving thoughts are being sent your way from Mr. Ellis' nurse, JoAnn.
Yours,
JoAnn, RN
Ted Harrison
August 17, 2012
Dear Ellis family, My wife Gail and I had the pleasure of meeting Russ after his devestating home fire. A true Southern gentleman and friend. Please accept our sincerest condolences and may he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Gail and Ted Harrison
Karen Anderson
August 16, 2012
Love and warm hugs to all who are mourning the passing of Russ. He was clearly beloved by many and left behind a trail of the love, laughter and life he shared with all who knew him. May the sweet, happy times you shared be a comfort to you now, as you say goodbye to your loved one.
Karen Anderson
August 16, 2012
Russ, may your soul be healed of all the suffering of this earthly life as your angels enfold you in their loving care. You have left behind a family and friends who love you and are so grateful they knew you. You have left a legacy of love, the greatest thing any of us can do! Go in peace, my brother...and be well.
Faye Aiken Parker
August 16, 2012
My deepest condolences in the passing of Russell. He has been a lifelong friend of mine since 1st grade. We will miss his caring ways for his friends. Russell was truly a friend to anyone he knew. He did not hesitate to lend a helping hand or a word of support. Russell, may you rest in peace knowing you are Sheltered in God's arms.
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