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Jerry Ellis Obituary
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Clayton and Mary Waters Ellis. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and retired from Kosa as a supervisor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Ellen Emory Ellis; daughter, Angela Seals; grandson, Peyton Seals, all of the home; four brothers- and sisters-in-law, Ronnie Emory and wife Judy, Rachel Proctor and husband Phillip, Ann Keller and husband Robert, Joyce Bridges and husband Charles, all of Shelby; and sister, Toni Humphries and husband Dan of Shelby
Visitation: The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service, at the church and other times at the home.
Services: 4p.m. Friday at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
Officiated By: Dr. J. Eric Davis
Burial: Church Cemetery
Funeral Home: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby
Online Condolences: www.claybarnette.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Judy Lewis
October 20, 2011
Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss. Have comfort in all the good times you and Jerry had and remember how much he loved you. Judy
Stephanie Causby
October 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss Angela. Thinking of you and your family.
Brenda Shepherd
October 20, 2011
Ellen,so sorry for your loss.Jerry was a special person.
Brenda Greene Shepherd
Robyn Murphy
October 20, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
October 20, 2011
Angela,
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Billy Richards
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