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MALIK ELLIS Obituary
MALIK OWUSU KWAME ELLIS (Age 43)
Faithful husband, devoted father, loving family member, true friend, and dynamic real estate developer, peacefully transitioned to eternal life on October 10, 2014. His life and legacy will be celebrated through his friends, business partners and loving family members, including his wife, Jamellah; his children Jair, Amir and Nisa; his father and step-mother Rodney and Caryl Ellis; his sister, Rashida Winslow (Eliott), his step-siblings Camille and Patrick Jackson; his niece Reese Winslow; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. A memorial service will be held on October 16, 2014 at 10 a.m. at From the Heart Church Ministries, 4949 Allentown Rd., Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. at The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Chordoma Foundation (www.chordoma foundation.org - and visit Malik's Chordoma Champion page) and to the non-profit Howard Theatre Restoration Inc. (http://www.howardtheatre.org/home.html).
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Memories and Condolences
for MALIK ELLIS
Iverson Neal
November 17, 2024
MY CONDOLENCES
Kevin Greely
October 8, 2024
I think about you often my friend. Continue to rest in peace.
Alvaro Covarrubias L.
October 9, 2022
Malik, 8 years since your passing and as always on this day remembering our years at The Heights School. Raising a glass in your honor but most importantly, dedicating today´s prayer of the Holy Rosary to your memory. Rest In Peace.
Rob Doyle
May 1, 2021
a great friend and family brother to know
Lauren and Tommy Wood
November 10, 2014
Rodney, Caryl, Jamellah and the entire Ellis Family:
We were so sorry to learn of Malik's passing and know what a great loss this is for all of you. Malik fought the good fight of faith as a mighty man of valor, character and integrity. Our prayer is that the Lord would continue to comfort you in the weeks and months ahead as only He can: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4). With love and prayers.
Lester & Dianne Parker
November 4, 2014
To the Ellis family:
We are so sorry for your loss.
Angela Hawkins
October 29, 2014
Dr. Ellis and family,
I have no words...only prayers of comfort for all of you.
Gary & Annie Brown
October 27, 2014
May God bless and comfort you during this difficult season. Remember He loves you and we also. Keep the faith and continue to praise Him, for "His Love edures forever!"
Corella Ford
October 26, 2014
As long as we live, they too will live;
For they are now a part of us:
As we remember them!
At the rising sun and at its going down we remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter we remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring we remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer we remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the autumn we remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends we remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us. As we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart we remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make we remember them.
When we have joy we crave to share we remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs we remember them.
For as long as we live, they too will live,
For they are now a part of us, as we remember them
Anita Cooke Wells
October 20, 2014
Jamellah and family, I am so sorry for the death of your husband, which I learned about from Gaile Gratton. I was not privileged to know him but always heard wonderful things about him for Gaile and others. Please know that you and your family will be constantly in my prayers. I know that you will carry on his legacy and that of your wonderful family moving forward.
S. David Mitchell
October 19, 2014
Jamellah: Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May the strength of your faith, your family and your friends serve as your foundation during your time of grief. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail Reeves
October 17, 2014
Drs. Ellis, Mussenden, wife Jamellah and family. May God continue to bless and strengthen your families now and always. You have many, many prayers surrounding you.
Jeanette Wanzer
October 17, 2014
May God's peace continue to surround you all during this time, As Malik alway said God is in control and he is a child of God so we know there's PEACE. I will always pray for increase strength for you all, and that the work/legacy Malik started will exceed all our expectations. Love you Ellis family.
B. Harvey
October 17, 2014
Dianne & The Ellis Family,
God has a purpose for all of our
lives. Mr. Ellis fulfilled his purpose and may the memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Veronica Johnson
October 17, 2014
Malik, I thank God for the peace and comfort that you have now, in the presence of our Father in heaven, and have seen your mother again. Your pain and suffering is over. PRAISE GOD!!! To Jamellah, your beautiful children,father-in-law,and the entire Ellis family: I loved Malik and will miss his beautiful smile and uplifting and quiet spirit. May God bless you all and instill in you his perfect peace. May he be a comfort, in your mourning,with with beautiful thoughts of your devoted husand, father,friend, partner and son.
childreour father-in-law. Dr . Ellis, and tntire Ellis family
Celeste-Linguere & Logan Johnston
October 16, 2014
Caryl and Rodney our prayers are with you and the rest of the family. God give you comfort. Souls never die, they just transition. Malik will be with you always in your HEARTS. Please hug his wife and children for us.
October 16, 2014
The Ellis Family I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. May the memories of Malik Ellis help you find peace.
Stan and Naomi Brown
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Veronica Johnson
October 16, 2014
Malik, I thank God for the peace and comfort that you have now, in the presence of our Father in heaven, and have seen your mother again. Your pain and suffering is over. PRAISE GOD!!! To Jamellah, your beautiful children,father-in-law,and the entire Ellis family: I loved Malik and will miss his beautiful smile and uplifting and quiet spirit. May God bless you all and instill in you his perfect peace. May he be a comfort, in your mourning, with beautiful thoughts of your devoted husand, father,friend, partner and son.
October 16, 2014
Rodney and family...
I will keep you and the family in my prayers.....
Cheryl Acors-Little
Ruth Cossey
October 16, 2014
To the Ellis Family, I have fond memories of Malik during his formative years here in California. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God continue to ive you strength that you may be encouraged with the love Malik shared with you during his life.
October 16, 2014
We have known Malik for over 25 years, and what we will always remember is his smile. We grateful to God for us the opportunity to have known Malik.
Father James
October 16, 2014
Jair and his family:
All of us at DeMatha are keeping you in our prayers.
Chip Stanback
October 16, 2014
I am just learning of Malik's transistion. I do not have the words. I will be praying for the familiy for healing and peace. As believers, we will see Malik again, and be able to worship Christ with him for eternity. God bless you.
Norman Evans
October 16, 2014
Jamellah and Family, I was so shock and sad when my wife called me last night to tell me the news of Malik, It hit me like a ton of bricks, I've known Malik for a long while now and even though our acquaintances was on a business relationship, but I am one to tell you Malik was a man that was pleasant to work with and simply to do business with, I am sad that he is no longer here, I feel the void, Jemellah and family, please take one day at a time, it hurts, it is rough, but time heals all wound. Malik no more pain, you have done your work here on earth and truly with a great impact. Because what I have witness about you, your impact on others was nothing but a positive one. Rest In Peace Malik, truly will miss you.
Norman & Thelma Evans
Vennard Wright
October 16, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear about Malik... he was truly a good person and I'm glad to have known him for the time that I did. Peace and comfort for your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kathy - Sandra Caldwell, D.D.S' s office Leverette
October 16, 2014
My prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Suber
October 16, 2014
Doctors Mussenden and Ellis, it saddens me to hear that your son Malik has transitioned. However, I am happy that he is with our Lord and no longer suffering. Although I didn't know Malik, Dr. Mussenden you always spoke about how he was putting up the good fight! Well, he earned his reward and is now in the Land of the Living!!! My prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy - Sandra Caldwell, D.D.S' s office
October 16, 2014
My prayers are with you and your family.
Robinson Family
October 16, 2014
Dear Ellis Family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Malik. It disturbed me as if he were a family member.
Malik was a warrior. The WEB page he created was very informative. His parents did well raising him from the little boy I use to see running up in down the football field to the God fearing man husband and father. Nadine his mom made sure he was well rounded.
My prayers are with you.
Tiffany Russo Audas
October 16, 2014
Jamellah, Our hearts are deeply saddened by your loss and you all continue to be in your thoughts and prayers. We send you all our love. The Russo/Audas Family
Lewis Family
October 15, 2014
Jamellah and family know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Milton & Yvonne Edelin
October 15, 2014
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to Malik's family. May Malik's soul now find comport in the house of the Lord. God Bless.
Patricia Gray
October 15, 2014
Dear Jamellah, Doctors Ellis and Mussenden: I was saddened to hear that Malik is no longer here in the earth with us but I rejoice that his is now with our Heavenly Father and struggling with pain no more. My prayers are with you and your beautiful children and grandchildren. I will always remember with fondness my days of working with Malik. He was truly a faithful man of God with a virtuous and beautiful wife, and such a pleasant person to work with. I pray that God will comfort and that your mourning will soon turn to warm memories. You are truly in my thoughts and prayers, in Jesus Name.
October 15, 2014
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Praying the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. Pastor and Mrs. Milt Matthews
Russ Wheeler
October 15, 2014
God bless the Ellis Family in this time of need. Malik was a great man and had a powerful impact on my life and he will never be forgotten.
October 15, 2014
Dear Rodney & Caryl,
God works in mysterious ways. For some reason, despite my tiredness, I paused to read the entire Washington Post, where I sadly learned the news of Malik's passing. When I visited his page on the Chordoma Foundation's website and other websites that chronicled his experiences with this disease, I was pleased to read of his courage and profound faith in God.
As a former fellow church member of yours at Unity in Washington, DC, I believe that Malik was a child of God who came to the planet to both educate people about chordoma and to find a cure for the cancer that claimed his life.
Just as Malik was a person of faith, so are you. Just as he embraced his faith during this final journey, you must embrace your faith even more now.
May you always find comfort in all the love that Malik shared with you, his entire family, and whoever God sent to help him walk this last journey.
May you continue to feel his love from across the veil.
Just as Malik is at peace, so should you, for his soul is free.
You and the entire family are in my prayers.
Annette Leslie Williams
Post Office Box 157
Sunderland, MD 20689
Emille Robinson
October 15, 2014
Rodney,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son Malik. I'm sure you are proud of the man Malik was -- one who was dynamic and honorable, and one who made a positive impact on the lives of many during his short time in this earthly realm. May your sadness today be tempered by God's love and the knowledge that you will indeed meet again. My prayers go out to you, Malik's wife Jamelleh and their children, and to the entire Ellis family.
Love,
Wanda Harris
October 15, 2014
Dear Family,
I didn't have the opportunity to meet Malik, however, through the love and words of his mother n law, I felt like I new him personally. Malik lived a wonderful life and his work on earth was done. He has now transitioned to his eternal heavenly home where there will be no more pain. He's now with His heavenly Father and he will be your guardian angel forever. The family was blessed to have a husband, father, son and friend such as Malik. Bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Stephanie Early Abney & family
October 15, 2014
Rodney, Caryl, Malik's wife and young children, the entire Ellis family, and the Ellis/Mussenden medical staff, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your faith and fond memories continue to sustain you. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith." Timothy 4:7
October 15, 2014
Jamellah
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We know that the Lord will comfort you.
Lewis & LaQuita
Eric Gordon
October 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to Malik's family and friends.
Alvaro Covarrubias L.
October 15, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the family; from a distance I share your grief and join you in prayer. Goodbye Malik! The Heights School, Class of 1989.
Ted Jackson
October 15, 2014
Malik, may God bless you and rest in peace. I remember us meeting during freshman orientation week back in 1989, hanging out with mutual friends in the AUC and I always thought of you as a good brother. To the entire Ellis family, my heart and prayers are with you during this difficult time and I hope that you continue to lean on your faith. God Bless the Ellis family.
Joseph Jr. & Tracye Mitchell
October 15, 2014
Dear Jamellah and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you take comfort in the life, memories and love you share. Wishing you peace in the coming days. GOD Bless you all.
Jim Williams
October 15, 2014
My prayers go to malik's family. He was a wonderful friend and teammate.
-Jim Williams, Heights class of 1989
Linda Vaughn
October 15, 2014
Dr. Ellis and family, wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
October 15, 2014
Drs. Ellis and Mussenden and the Ellis family, we extend our deepest condolences and most of all, prayers, to your family during this time. May the God who is the giver of life grant you His peace and His understanding.
With much love
Sam & Rhonda Offei
Leigh, Hampton & Charley Nager
October 15, 2014
Jamellah - we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 15, 2014
Jamellah, on behalf of my family to your and Malik's we'd like to extend our heart-felt condolences.
Skip, Patricia & Ty Johnson
Michael/Ida Jackson/Wright
October 15, 2014
Our Deepest sympathies and condolences to the family in your time of sorrow.
Sandra and Myron Gilmore
October 15, 2014
Jamellah and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
James McPherson
October 15, 2014
Rest in Peace Malik! You have been a good man, and "a Good Man is Hard to Find"
Mike & Lauren Ross
October 15, 2014
We are sorry for your loss.
Reginald Sykes II
October 15, 2014
To the entire Ellis family, my heart and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Malik and I were true friends and I'm going to miss him. I pray that you continue to keep your hands in the hands of God. May he give you strength, comfort and peace for all the days to come. I Love You and may God Bless and continue to cover your family.
- Reggie Sykes
Kathy Boyd
October 15, 2014
Jamellah and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you and your family.
Lynn Davis
October 15, 2014
Malik light will shine forever
Lynn, Ed and Brendenn Davis
October 15, 2014
Dear Jamellah and Ellis Family-
May God's angels of Love and Peace wrap their presence around you and the children. Hold onto God's hand and you will always be able to touch Malik.
Cathy Seymour
October 15, 2014
Jamellah, Thank you for your extrodinary love,care,patience,and love of your husband in sickness and in health. I know Malik was and is truly loved. God's peace to you and your family.
October 14, 2014
Please know that our thoughts are prayers are with you. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Malik made a great impact in many lives, especially TJ's.
Thomas Nelson, Jr., son Thomauri , LaVonne Tongue, & Mrs. Kaddie Herndon
Monica Hill
October 14, 2014
Jamellah, I am so very sorry. My prayers are with you and I pray that God will hold you close and that you will feel his presence through this difficult time.
Rob / Connie Doyle
October 14, 2014
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
We love you Jamellah and will continue to pray for you and the family.
Love
Rob, Connie and Caleb
Rudy Brioché
October 14, 2014
May God continue to bless Malik, Jamellah, and their family. Through his character and the love for his beloved wife, Malik was truly a man among boys. Brotherman, thank you for blessing me. May God's love and warmth bless you with eternal life. One love.
Holly Loiseau
October 14, 2014
Jamellah and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers always. We are here for you as we all continue to walk in faith. We wish you God's peace which passes all understanding. From the Loiseaus with love.
Raylene Grant
October 14, 2014
Jamellah, words cannot express the sadness that we feel hearing of Maliks' passing. Please know that you, Jair, Amir and Nisa are foremost in our thoughts and our hearts, as is Malik. We wish you so, so much love now and always. Raylene, James, Maddie and Ewan Grant
Kevin, Cheryl and Kendall
October 14, 2014
Jamellah,
We pray that God will give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
October 14, 2014
Jamellah and Family, praying for your comfort and strength during this difficult time. Yvette & Donald Anderson
October 14, 2014
Dear Jamellah, I pray that GOD blesses you and your family with peace and understanding through this time. Thinking of you all.
Angela Jeffries, Bowie, MD
October 14, 2014
Dear Jamellah and family,
My thoughts are with you during this diffcult time. Malik suffers no more, and is now in the Kingdom of heaven, where he will forever look over you and your family. I send my love and strength to you, Yvette Galloway
Leon F. Collins
October 14, 2014
Jamellah: I am so very sorry for your loss of Malik. What I know of this good man is that he did more living in his life than many twice his age. Know that you are much of the reason for the wholesome richness of his life. Peace will come to you and yours as you realize he will never fully leave you.
Blessings to you forever,
Todd Gustin
October 14, 2014
Dear Jamellah,
You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Todd, Sara and Leif
Kimberly Hines-Monroe
October 14, 2014
Jamella & family - I am praying for your strength during this very difficult time!
Rashann Duvall
October 14, 2014
Dearest Jamellah and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andre Davis
October 13, 2014
Jamellah: Jessican and I have you in our hearts at this difficult time. Your strength and resolve will carry you and the kids through; neither Malik nor any person knew a greater love than he received from the four of you. God bless.
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