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Ernest Ellis Jr.

1931 - 2020

Ernest Ellis Jr. obituary, 1931-2020, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1931

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc.

1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Ernest Ellis Obituary

Ernest Ellis, Jr. was born February 2, 1931 and entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was educated in New Orleans Parish School System (Gilbert Academy). He leaves to mourn two daughters, Terria Ellis and Ernell E. Givens (Sidney); five granddaughters, Pierrereyon E. Varnado (Ronald), Annissa Daggs, Coreyiel and Danielle Ellis, and Chrisshante' Ruffin, ex-wife Martha Ellis, and a host of family and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, Officers and Members of St. Thomas B.C, Guiding Light M.B.C, Franklin Ave B.C, employees of Orleans Parish Schools, Orleans Parish Sheriff Dept., Audubon Park, USPS, ILA LOCAL 3000 are all invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 9 am to 10 am at St. Thomas B.C, 2926 Jackson Ave., Rev. Travis George, officiating. Interment in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, LA. Due to COVID-19, everyone attending is required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing. Gatherings are limited (No Exceptions). Professional services entrusted to Majestic Mortuary, (504) 523-5872.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 21 to Sep. 1, 2020.

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John "Bubba" Jones

August 15, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Sherlita & Bernard Causey

September 1, 2020

Rest In Peace Fuzzy you are truly going to be missed,.. I will keep the family in my prayers

Andrea Brigalia

September 1, 2020

I know that what you are going through right now is very difficult, just know that God rest his soul in peace and the angels are always there with you.

Reginald Washington

September 1, 2020

RIP Uncle Ernest. I will miss the talks we had sitting on the porch. Spending time with you was a blessing.

Adrian Pogue- Williams

September 1, 2020

Condolences to the Ellis Family. Fuzzy you will be missed and may you Rest In Peace.

The Caine Family

gloria a coleman-brown

September 1, 2020

I am sorry to hear about the "HOME GOING" of this soldier. Mr Ellis was a very avid school bus driver, as I often rode with him during my brief stint in OPSB Truancy Dept. I am certain that he will be missed. I will continue to pray with this family and for this family.
Gloria A. Coleman-Brown

Helless Randle

August 30, 2020

RIP Mr.Ernest Ellis you fought good fight from Frederick FAMILY'S & Randle FAMILY'S

Charles Jones

August 24, 2020

You will be missed my old friend RIP

Rosie Hudson

August 24, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss . Know that God will wipe all your tears away, just hold onto God's unchanging hands. Fuzzy will always be with us all because he lives in our hearts. Our love and prayers are always with y'all Terri and Tut ❤.

Shannon (Joseph) Holland

August 24, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I have known you my entire like. You were like family to the Jones family. We could always count on you to place a smile on someone’s face. I know you will clown up there in Heaven. Praying strength for the family during these times. Look to God for strength to make it through.

Wanda Morgan Tyler

August 24, 2020

Rest In Peace cousin Red
Wanda Morgan Tyler

Darlene Butler

August 23, 2020

To the family: May God give you strength at this difficult time, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Demetrius C. Raymond

August 23, 2020

Mr. Ernest, rest peacefully in heaven.Your Time on Earth came to a end. Now you have begun your Eternal life with God. Only God, can determine our time You heard your name call and you Answer.
Your Wonderful legacy will live on forevermore in the Beautiful Hearts and Minds of your Family and Friends.
1972, is where my memories had begin and are still fresh. All of the laughter that we all shared together as a Village of Family. You were the Baseball dad and the mouth of Discipline you kept the Bad Good and the Good Happy Thank you! Terri, and Tut, for your dad’s Love My sincere Prayer, are with you all Be Bless, Love you all.✝ Rest Peacefully.

Gwen England

August 22, 2020

Terria,

May God continue to strengthen you and your family. You will always be in my prayers. Love you my Wa Lo Co sister.❤

Gwen E.

Andre Thomas

August 22, 2020

Prayers for the family at these toughest of times. I knew Fussy all my life and he was always an encouragement to people above all else. The neighborhood will never be the same. Say hello to Maw and Paw for me.

Terria Ellis

August 22, 2020

Dad I love you so much I no God is waiting for you love from daddy girl Terria Ellis

Terria Ellis

August 22, 2020

Daddy I will always love you for being the dad,father,paw paw a great man and a man of God.

August 22, 2020

Terria,
I know you loved your dad, it showed in your actions. May your memories of him be forever etched in your heart. Praying for the family.
Love,
Wanda

John Bubba Jones

August 22, 2020

Love and miss my last father on earth

Lynell Hunter

August 22, 2020

Out of all the rest, God always chose the best. May you rest peaceful with our Heavenly Father.

Greg Williams

August 22, 2020

Privileged to know Mr Fussy only 5 years but he made a huge impact. Rest In Peace “Mayor of Chippewa”. Sending condolences to the family.

Danielle ellis

August 22, 2020

Pawpaw I can’t believe this is my new reality. Here on earth without! Your legacy will live on forever! Im holding all our memories close to heart. Love you forever and missing you already! Lord, please keep your arms around my family!
Love you forever, Danielle

Clifton Grant

August 22, 2020

I will always remember Ernest “Coach Fussie” Ellis; Raiders Forever!!!! He was a great influence in my life. May God give his family peace in their time of loss!!! Clifton Grant and Family

Lisa Ellis

August 22, 2020

Sending Prayers and Condolences to my family, Love Mattie, Lisa, and Santino from Redford Michigan, Get your rest Uncle Ernest ......... Terri and Tut please don't ever forget me, Love you ❤❤❤

Elaine J Thomas

August 21, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Debra Riley

August 20, 2020

Condolences to you and the rest of the family, Rest In Peace Cousin Ernest, God Bless You!

Stella Armour

August 20, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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