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Dale W. Ellis, 53, of Savannah, passed away on Friday, Jan 7, 2005 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Dale was a lifelong resident of Savannah and was schooled in the public school system here, graduating from H. V. Jenkins High School in 1970. He also attended Carlisle Military Academy in Bamberg, S.C. and St. Andrews School in St. Andrews, Tennessee. Dale also attended South Georgia College and Armstrong Atlantic State University. He was the owner of Savannah Courier Services, which he started in 1978, and continued with until his health declined this year. Dale was known for his courageous struggle to live with the effects of disability which he received in a car wreck in 1975. Dale was a lifelong Christian, and was admired by many for his firm expression of his beliefs. Dale went peacefully and fearlessly from this life to continue his journey along his Christian Path. Dale was the Founder of The Key Bible Track Ministries, a Graduate of Rapha Bible Institute, and a Founding Member of the Full Gospel Business Men's Association. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Charles Stephen Ellis, and his paternal grandparents, Milton B. and Mary Ellis. He is survived by his mother, Muriel "Myra" Chapman, sister, Mary Lynn Brown, and two brothers, Charles Stephen Ellis, III and George Register Chapman, and a number of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Southside Baptist Church. There will be no graveside service as Dale chose cremation for his earthly remains. A marker will be added in the Ellis family plot in Bonaventure Cemetery. Dale has legions of friends and acquaintances throughout the South who will be saddened to hear of Dale's passing, but Dale asked that everyone be comforted in knowing that he has finally shed his broken and aging body and is now free to continue his journey pain free. Dale has asked that all his friends be joyful and trust in the Lord. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 927-1999 Savannah Morning News, January 13, 2005 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jan. 13, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Dale Ellis

28 Entries

Kathy Marshall

February 8, 2005

Dale was one of the first people I met after coming to Savannah almost 20 years ago. He was a good friend, and always had useful advice to offer. ( I had never met any one who ran into more "deals" !) I can't drive down LaRoche Ave without thinking of him . He will be missed.

Mike Martin

February 7, 2005

Fat boy, I'll see you on the other side, save me a seat. Squatty

Cynthia Permenter

February 7, 2005

The last time I saw Dale was 2001 before I moved to Dallas. I ran into Dale almost weekly at the Post Office on Eisenhower and he was always cheerful. The last thing he asked me to do was to call my childhood friend, Suzanne

Stricland Smith, whom I had not talked to in years. I guess I should do now what he asked of me so long ago. He was a wonderful witness for his faith in God. God

bless you Dale.

Cynthia Permenter

Dallas, Texas

Michael Grimes

January 24, 2005

Dale will be missed by all that knew him. God Bless

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ronald hendrix

January 23, 2005

I am sorry for the loss of a good friend. Dale I will miss you. God Bless.

W. Paul Westbrook

January 22, 2005

Several years ago Dale told me this poem:

Don't walk before me

I may not follow

Don't walk behind me

I may not lead

Walk beside me

And be my friend

Dale was the true embodiment of this poem. I am sorry for his health problems but happy to know he is with the Lord.

John Pawloski

January 22, 2005

To Sleep

O Soft emablmer of the still midnight.

Shutting, with careful fingers and benign,

Our gloom-pleas'd eyes, embower'd from the light,

Enshaded in forgetfulness divine:

O soothest Sleep! if so it please thee, close

In Midst of this thine hymn my willing eyes,

Or wait the amen, ere thy poppy throws

Around my bed its lulling charities.

Then save me, or the passed day will shine

Upon my pillow, breeding many woes,-

Save me from curious Conscience, that still lords

It's strenght for darkness, burrowing like a mole;

Turn the key deftly in the oiled wards,

And seal the hushed Casket of my Soul.

-Keats

Robby and Lisa Scarboro

January 22, 2005

Our Dearest Uncle Dale,

You have departed this earthly plain to dwell in the House of the Lord,but you will remain in our hearts and souls until we meet again.

Love Eternal,

Robby,Lisa

Robbie and Eddie

LEE JAVETZ

January 18, 2005

IT WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO SIT ON THE DOCK AND TALK WITH DALE. I KNOW THAT HE HAS GONE ON TO A MORE RESTFULL PLACE.

Alessandra "Sandy" Nicole

January 18, 2005

Dale is loved. I'll miss his emails warning about viruses and all of chris kea's emails in response...

Karen Thompson

January 18, 2005

God bless you on your last and happiest travel to His home.

terry jackson

January 17, 2005

dale was a wonderful kind man who we will all miss

Jenny Fears (Jenkins)

January 15, 2005

I had the priviledge of knowing Dale while working at EM Industries in Pt. Wentworth (we were one of his customers) and just want to tell the family that he truly lived out his Christian faith -- talking openly about the Lord, smiling, friendly to everyone and always with took time to talk with folks even though he had a very busy schedule. He never complained nor said an unkind word about anyone. Praise the Lord that he is a Christian and is now with the Lord. I hope you will find comfort in that TRUTH. I'm sure he's already heard Jesus say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant...."

D. S.

January 14, 2005

Vital spark of heav'nly flame,

Quit, oh, quit, this mortal frame!

Trembling, hoping, ling'ring, flying,

Oh, the pain, the bliss of dying!

Cease, fond Nature, cease thy strife,

And let me languish into life!

Hark! they whisper; Angels say,

Sister Spirit, come away.

What is this absorbs me quite,

Steals my senses, shuts my sight,

Drowns my spirits, draws my breath?

Tell me, my Soul! can this be Death?

The world recedes; it disappears;

Heav'n opens on my eyes; my ears

With sounds seraphic ring:

Lend, lend your wings! I mount! I fly!

O Grave! where is thy Victory?

O Death! where is thy Sting?

-Alexander Pope

henry schroder

January 14, 2005

dale was a young man on whitemarsh.His grandparents were great.Myra,lynn,steven you are still always in my minds eye when I drive on oatland isl. rd. myra canasta was always a good game. IT IS ALL ABOUT THE LOVE henry schroder

Allen Harkins

January 13, 2005

For Dale, I pray that you have a peaceful trip throughout all eternity. Allen

Arlena Little

January 13, 2005

Dear Dale,

You are my best friend. If I hadn't met you so many years ago, I wouldn't have all I have now. My life turned out better than I could have hoped and I owe it all to your teachings about faith.

Thank you for teaching me about God and trusting in him.

I will always miss you and think of the times we shared over a decade of friendship.

Your last words to me - changed my life.

Rest in peace. I will see you again in heaven.

"Arlana"

Don Hodges

January 13, 2005

To my beloved Brother in Christ and childhood friend. The time the Lord gave us together this past year as you suffered through this terrible illness with courage and strength has truly been amazing. Words can't express how much my life has been so blessed with having a tremendous friend and prayer partner. I will miss our moments together, but I know we will be together again soon. You will always live in my heart my brother. I'll see you on the other side. To live is Christ to die is gain.

He lives,

Bro. Don

Karen drawdy

January 13, 2005

I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Dale and although it causes me sadness to know he is gone I am joyful that he is somewhere so much better and knowing that one day we shall meet again. To his family my prayers and God Bless you all and give you peace.

DIANNE REISER CORNWELL

January 13, 2005

DALE AND I HAD MANY GOOD TIMES IN HIGH SCHOOL. HE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL AND HAD SUCH A STRONG FAITH. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL HIS FRIENDS. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE FAMILY. DIANNE CORNWELL

Joan Gower

January 13, 2005

Our prayers are with the family and especially Mary Lynn Brown

Jim Jammerson

January 13, 2005

Dale was a great friend to me in the 1980's when I lived in the Savannah area. He gave me the inspiration to start my own company as he had done with the courier service. Without his friendship I doubt I would be where I am today with a great foundation of faith in God and a wonderful business that has grown into a multi-million dollar company. I wish I was able to attend the service, but I am glad to know he has moved on to be with Jesus who he so loved.

Angela Woodcock-Fulkert

January 13, 2005

I will always remember the boy who was full of energy and cheer, growing up in the neighborhood with "the Fernwood Gang".

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