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Stephen Ellis Obituary

Stephen Frederick Ellis, 42, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2008, as a result of lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick (Mickey) Ellis; grandmother, Mary Pearcey; and sister, Angela Fitzgerald. Survived by his wife, Debbie L. Ellis; mother, Barbara Ellis Warren; two daughters, Amanda L. Ellis and Stephanie R. Ellis; stepson, Travis E. Hawks; two sisters, Debbie E. Worrell and Christy Graham and husband, Harry; two brothers, Joe Ellis and wife, Patty, and Ronnie Ellis and fiancee, Marie; a host of nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Mike and Randy Beckner, Louis, Matt, Bill, Mike Rogers, Ricky and Jim; and his best friend, his bull dog, 'Ugmo'. Stephen helped manage Lifetime Muffler Center on Melrose Avenue. The love of his life was rebuilding and refurbishing cars and racing his race truck at Motor Mile Speedway. He was very good at construction, things like his garage and bedrooms, a true handyman. He'll be missed very much by all his family and friends, he was very loving to his children. Services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2008.

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lisa brewer

August 14, 2008

steve ,from the bottom of our hearts we will miss you very much.
Mike,Randy and Terry Beckner and Lisa .

Jane Knapp

August 6, 2008

Debbie, Travis and Ellis Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Although we have lost touch with each other, it was good to see yall Sunday at church. Debbie we hope you and Travis will join us there again. We are all praying for you and hope you will find comfort in the days ahead. Remember that Steve is with Our Lord now and is watching over yall. We love yall. Jane, Christina, & Sarah Knapp and Lorrie & Lynnmarie Reese.

PHYLLIS WEDDLE

August 5, 2008

Debbie, Travis, and Steve's family,
We were shocked to hear of your loss. May God, prayers, family, and friends help comfort you through this tough time. Debbie and Travis, I will be in contact with you . Know that my heart goes out to you. Love and Prayers from all of us! Weddle's, Hawks, & Houchins

Angie Bailey Ewing

August 5, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Angie Nelson

August 5, 2008

Steve was a great mechanic. My dad and husband always sent our stuff to him. Lifetime has always been a great neighbor to Roanoke Truck Sales. He will be missed. Your family will be in our prayers.

Kirk, Michelle and Keri Johnson

August 5, 2008

Stephanie,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you were a daddy's girl and he adored you. You were his world as he was yours. He will live on forever in your heart and the memories will forever put a smile on your face. May God embrace you and comfort you with his warm and loving spirit. If you need any thing at all, please call us. We Love You!

Betty GREEN Ferguson

August 4, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Sorry I couldn't come to the funeral home but my husband just had surgery. I am so deeply sorry.
God Bless.

RICHIE PRICE

August 4, 2008

to the ellis family, from my family to yours, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. i've known steve and debbie for a long time.may god wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you. for he is the answer..again god bless each one of you in this time of sorrow... sincerely richie price

Chad Harris

August 4, 2008

Very sorry to hear about Steve. He will be greatly missed up at MotorMile Dragway. We will keep your family in our prayers.

John Nelson

August 4, 2008

Steve Your The Only Man I Would Let Touch My Maverick You Are A Real Great Person You Will Be Missed We Will Soon See You Again I know You Will Be Racing Up There

tina nunley

August 4, 2008

Christy my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Please call me if you need anything.

Jerome Thomas and Family

August 4, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Ellis family in this time of grief. We were so sad to hear about the loss of Steve, he was a great guy and will be missed by many. May God bless you and keep you during this time.

Jeri (Dean) Mitchell

August 4, 2008

So sorry to here of your loss. I had not seen or talked to any of the Ellis family for over 30 years, but still remember them from Red Fox. May God comfort and guide you during this difficult time.

Rod Taylor

August 4, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.Fellow racer.

Elaine McCauley

August 4, 2008

Dear Debbie, Travis, and Family,

Our hearts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

We love Travis and enjoy taking Travis with us to church over the last 6 years. My son and Travis are like brothers.

Take care of yourself and call on us anytime to help -- we're just a minute down the street.

May the good memories and the love of God's Holy Spirit give you peace
and get you through until you meet Steve again in heaven.

Be sure to take time to take care of yourself.

We love you,

James, Elaine, James Jr., and Miranda

Robert Bolt

August 4, 2008

I will miss seeing Steve at Lifetime Muffler. He was always friendly and helpful. My thoughts and prayers are for Steve's family and coworkers.

Garry(George) Beckner

August 4, 2008

Enis, I am going to miss the past 26 years we have spent together building,refurbishing and racing cars. I know you'r with the Lord now and you'r in a better place, no more pain and suffering. You will never be forgotten. I will see you again in heaven.

Marks-Tiller Ins. Agency

August 3, 2008

Debbie,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May wonderful memories of Steve help carry you through this difficult time.

Louise Longworth

August 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sometimes God doesn,t explain, he just does.It's not ours to question why, just rejoice in the memorys.

Jay Simmons

August 3, 2008

We are so sorry about your loss.

Billy Underwood

August 3, 2008

I only knew you for 2 years. you where a great person to work for. you will be missed

Mark & Kim Mullins & Family

August 3, 2008

To Steve's Family,We are so sorry for your great loss.Steve will be greatly missed,We are so blessed to have had the chance to know and work with Steve and his family for so many years.

James Motley

August 3, 2008

You will be GREATLY missed
I will never forget all the hard and
great work you did for me.You were
really a great person.I am a better
person for having know you!!!!!!

Missing you already
Jimmy Motley

Kim Motley

August 3, 2008

To the family of Steve: I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I met him on one of many occasions while there at lifetime muffler with my father, Jimmie when we would have work done to either of our cars. He was such a pleaseant, nice gentleman. He was very talented in working on cars and I saw the truck he built and raced, he was so very proud of it. May you find comfort in the memories of Steve, and may GOD's love comfort and sustain you in the days ahead.

Beverly StClair

August 3, 2008

Barbara, we are so sorry for the loss of you son. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. If there is anything we can do please let us know >>> SunTrust Bank, Lakeside Branch

Tiffany Crowe

August 3, 2008

UNCLE STEVE, I AM SO THANKFUL THAT KRISTINIA AND I GOT TO SPEND THE EVENING WITH YOU AFTER HER GRADUTATION..!! YOU WERE SO HAPPY TO SEE THE BOTH OF US TOGETHER .. MATT AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND OUR KIDS LOVE YOU TOO...!! LOVE YOU UNCLE STEVE, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY..!!

John Highberger

August 3, 2008

Growing up with Steve and the rest of the family was always an aventure. Steve and I always had a great time riding / racing our dirt bikes together. I wish the family the best in this difficult time.

Kim Corprew

August 3, 2008

You will be missed dearly! The memories from the good ol' days with you will be forever in my heart!!

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