Edgar Eugene Ellis

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Buried Wills Cemetery

Edgar married Nina Lee Hackler on 9 Jan 1927 in Iron Mtn, Grayson, Virginia, United States. Nina (daughter of Alexander Rush Hackler and Mittie Elizabeth Wright) was born on 11 Apr 1910 in Comers Rock, , Grayson County, Virginia; died on 1 Apr 2003 in Mount Carmel, , Hawkins County, Tennessee; was buried in Wills Cemetery, , Hawkins County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances Ellis Carpenter, age 82, of Kingsport joined her mother on what would have been her mother’s 100th birthday, after a lengthy illness.

She was a member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church. She attended Emory and Henry College, where she met her husband, “Jack” and they both graduated together in 1949. As a school crossing guard she became a member of the Kingsport Police Department. She was very active with Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, PTA and Sunday school classes. She was a dress maker, ceramics teacher, enjoyed painting pictures and many other crafts.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Howard J. “Jack” Carpenter; her parents, Edgar Eugene and Nina Lee Hackler Ellis; brothers, Raymond Lynn Ellis and Donald Curtis Ellis.

She is survived by her sons, Richard Carpenter of Gatlinburg, TN and Steven Carpenter of the home; daughter, Mary Stokes and husband Bill of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Wesley and Daniel Stokes; sister, Maude Smith and husband Homer of Kingsport; brothers, James Ellis and wife Janie of Kingsport and Reverend E. Lee Ellis and wife Evelyn of Kernersville, NC; sisters-in-law, Frances Ellis of Mount Carmel, Bernice Ellis of Mount Carmel, Louise Carpenter of Kingsport and Christine Carpenter of Clintwood, VA. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and grand-nieces and nephews

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow with Reverend E. Lee Ellis officiating.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 1:00 PM in Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, VA.

Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

Frances married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Earl Ellis (Jim), age 86, of Kingsport, TN went to heaven Thursday, June 9, with his wife, children, and all his grandchildren at his bedside. He attended Emory & Henry College, and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He worked at Abernathy-Thomas Engineering Company his entire professional life, from 1951 to present. Jim was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. Jim loved to learn, always trying new things. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, and bicycle riding. He was a charter member of the Kingsport bicycle club, and taught his own children and grandchildren, most of his nieces and nephews and many neighborhood children to ride as well.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Doris Sue Ellis; sister, Frances Ellis Carpenter; brothers, Donald Curtis Ellis, and Raymond Lynn Ellis; and parents, Edgar Eugene Ellis and Nina Lee Hackler Ellis.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janie Bland Ellis; daughter, Donna Ellis Huff and husband Steve; son, Roger Ellis and wife Michelle; grandchildren, Jason Huff and wife Theresa, Adam Ellis and wife Alicia, Benjamin Ellis and wife Emily, Anna Ellis Buisch and husband Sam, Isaac Ellis and wife Emilea, Jacob Ellis and fiancée Anna McLeod; 8 great-grandchildren, plus two due near his birthday; sister, Maude Ellis Smith; brother, Rev. Edgar Lee Ellis, and many loved extended family members.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Downtown with Rev. Robert Burlingham and his brother, Rev. Edgar Lee Ellis officiating.

His grandsons will serve as pall bearers, with the employees of Abernathy-Thomas Engineering Company as honorary pallbearers.

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KINGSPORT - James Earl Ellis (Jim), age 86, of Kingsport, TN went to heaven Thursday, June 9, with his wife, children, and all his grandchildren at his bedside If you wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holston United Methodist Home for Children, c/o Colonial Heights Methodist Church, 631 Lebanon Rd, Kingsport, TN 37663. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-7:00pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Downtown. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Downtown with Rev. Robert Burlingham and his brother, Rev. Edgar Lee Ellis officiating. His grandsons will serve as pall bearers, with the employees of Abernathy-Thomas Engineering Company as honorary pallbearers.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mount Carmel- Donald Curtis Ellis, 77, of Mount Carmel went home to be with the Lord on Saturday (June 13, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center unexpectedly. He was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County. He served with the United States Army overseas in Frankfurt, Germany. He attended Tri-State College in Agnola, Indiana. Curtis retired from H.T. Spoden Consulting Engineers after 35 years of service. He was a certified Browning Archery Service Technician. Mr. Ellis was a member of the Holston Valley Sportsman Club & the Kingsport Archery Club. Donald was a professional photographer and was an avid outdoorsman & an avid birdwatcher. Mr. Ellis was a former member of Ketron United Methodist Church and became an active & faithful member of Grange Hall United Methodist Church where he taught the Adult Men's Sunday School Class. His family & his church by far was the most important thing in his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar & Nina Hackler Ellis; a brother, Raymond Lynn Ellis; his brothers-in-law, Earl Bland & Jack Howard Carpenter; a sister-in-law, Mary Wolfe.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Frances Bland Ellis; a son, Ronnie Ellis & his wife, Pam; a daughter, Ronda Lynn Morelock & her husband, Terry (both of Church Hill); his grandchildren, Jarrad Morelock, Regina Grace Ellis McGrady, Brandon Morelock & Cassandra Morelock; his siblings, Frances Carpenter, James Earl Ellis & his wife, Janie, Maude Smith & her husband, Homer (all of Kingsport), Rev. E. Lee Ellis & his wife, Evelyn (Kernersville, NC); sister-in law, Bernice Ellis; his "special granddaughters", Brianna Barrett & Liz Calton along with a host of loving nieces & loving nephews.

The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday (June 15, 2009) at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill or friends may also call anytime at the residence.

A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday (June 16, 2009) at 1:30 p.m. at Grange Hall United Methodist Church with Rev. Deborah Collins, Rev. E. Lee Ellis & Jarrad Morelock, & a special niece, Janie Elaine officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir, Benjamin Ellis & Anna Ellis.

A military graveside service will be conducted by the Hawkins County Color Guard & the TN Army National Guard following the funeral service at Church Hill Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Brad Morelock, Jimmy Morelock, Brian Morelock, Eugene Bland, R. Wayne Bland, David Bland, Harvey Bland, Bob Fraley, Homer Smith, Fred Calhoun, Marshall Smith, Roger Partin will serve as honorary pallbearers.

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Mount Carmel- Donald Curtis Ellis, 77, of Mount Carmel went home to be with the Lord on Saturday (June 13, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center unexpectedly. He was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County. He served with the United States Army overseas in Frankfurt, Germany. He attended Tri-State College in Agnola, Indiana. Curtis retired from H.T. Spoden Consulting Engineers after 35 years of service. He was a certified Browning Archery Service Technician. Mr. Ellis was a member of the Holston Valley Sportsman Club & the Kingsport Archery Club. Donald was a professional photographer and was an avid outdoorsman & an avid birdwatcher. Mr. Ellis was a former member of Ketron United Methodist Church and became an active & faithful member of Grange Hall United Methodist Church where he taught the Adult Men's Sunday School Class. His family & his church by far was the most important thing in his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar & Nina Hackler Ellis; a brother, Raymond Lynn Ellis; his brothers-in-law, Earl Bland & Jack Howard Carpenter; a sister-in-law, Mary Wolfe.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Frances Bland Ellis; a son, Ronnie Ellis & his wife, Pam; a daughter, Ronda Lynn Morelock & her husband, Terry (both of Church Hill); his grandchildren, Jarrad Morelock, Regina Grace Ellis McGrady, Brandon Morelock & Cassandra Morelock; his siblings, Frances Carpenter, James Earl Ellis & his wife, Janie, Maude Smith & her husband, Homer (all of Kingsport), Rev. E. Lee Ellis & his wife, Evelyn (Kernersville, NC); sister-in law, Bernice Ellis; his "special granddaughters", Brianna Barrett & Liz Calton along with a host of loving nieces & loving nephews.

The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday (June 15, 2009) at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill or friends may also call anytime at the residence.

A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday (June 16, 2009) at 1:30 p.m. at Grange Hall United Methodist Church with Rev. Deborah Collins, Rev. E. Lee Ellis & Jarrad Morelock, & a special niece, Janie Elaine officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir, Benjamin Ellis & Anna Ellis.

A military graveside service will be conducted by the Hawkins County Color Guard & the TN Army National Guard following the funeral service at Church Hill Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Brad Morelock, Jimmy Morelock, Brian Morelock, Eugene Bland, R. Wayne Bland, David Bland, Harvey Bland, Bob Fraley, Homer Smith, Fred Calhoun, Marshall Smith, Roger Partin will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Donald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KINGSPORT - Maude Elizabeth (Ellis) Smith entered into eternal rest during the early morning hours of Wednesday (October 18, 2017) surrounded by her loving family.

Maude was born on February 12, 1934 to the late Edgar & Nina Lee (Hackler) Ellis in Hawkins County, TN. Maude attended Church Hill High School and Hiwassee College. She was a former member of Grange Hall United Methodist Church, where she was saved as a young girl. Maude was a current member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful homemaker, loving wife, and Grandmom. Her favorite things in life were her grandchildren, family, friends, hummingbirds, and flowers.

In addition to her parents, Maude was preceded in death by brothers, Donald Curtis Ellis, James Ellis, and Lynn Ellis; sister, Frances (Ellis) Carpenter; and her infant son.

Maude is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Homer Smith, with whom she built a beautiful family with two daughters, Janie (Milt) Corley and Pamela (Charles) Bailey; four grandchildren, Gary (Jenna) Hylton, Craig Lenoir, Jennifer (Garth) Grause, and Rachael Corley; several step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons, Jaxson and Isaiah Hylton; brother, Lee (Evelyn) Ellis; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday (October 22, 2017) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Ellis and Pastor Robert Burlingham officiating. A private committal service will be held in the Garden of Memories at East Lawn Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Colonial Heights United Methodist Church (631 Lebanon Road, Kingsport, TN 37663).

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Richard Reed, Dr. Malcom Matthews, Amedisys Hospice and caretakers, Cindi Willbanks, and Ginger Brall for all of the kind and compassionate care give to Maude during her final days

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Maude Elizabeth (Ellis) Smith entered into eternal rest during the early morning hours of Wednesday (October 18, 2017) surrounded by her loving family. Maude was born on February 12, 1934 to the late Edgar & Nina Lee (Hackler) Ellis in Hawkins County, TN. Maude attended Church Hill High School and Hiwassee College. She was a former member of Grange Hall United Methodist Church, where she was saved as a young girl. Maude was a current member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful homemaker, loving wife, and Grandmom. Her favorite things in life were her grandchildren, family, friends, hummingbirds, and flowers. In addition to her parents, Maude was preceded in death by brothers, Donald Curtis Ellis, James Ellis, and Lynn Ellis; sister, Frances (Ellis) Carpenter; and her infant son. Maude is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Homer Smith, with whom she built a beautiful family with two daughters, Janie (Milt) Corley and Pamela (Charles) Bailey; four grandchildren, Gary (Jenna) Hylton, Craig Lenoir, Jennifer (Garth) Grause, and Rachael Corley; several step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons, Jaxson and Isaiah Hylton; brother, Lee (Evelyn) Ellis; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday (October 22, 2017) from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Ellis and Pastor Robert Burlingham officiating. A private committal service will be held in the Garden of Memories at East Lawn Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Colonial Heights United Methodist Church (631 Lebanon Road, Kingsport, TN 37663).

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Richard Reed, Dr. Malcom Matthews, Amedisys Hospice and caretakers, Cindi Willbanks, and Ginger Brall for all of the kind and compassionate care given to Maude during her final days.

Maude married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Raymond Lynn Ellis, 65, a lifelong resident of Hawkins County, Tennessee, a machinist for 21 years at Rockwell Automation Dodge in Rogersville, Tennessee, before his retirement, entered eternal life at Indian Path Medical Center on Friday, January 3, 2003. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2003, 12:30-1:45 p.m., at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 800 Truxton Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee. Services are scheduled for Monday, 2 p.m., at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Harry Hight Jr. and Rev. E. Lee Ellis. Burial will follow at Wills Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Tennessee. Memorial donations are appreciated to Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church, 301 Virgil Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37665. Arrangements entrusted to Oak Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, Kingsport, Tennessee.

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Ronnie Ellis, age 59, of Mt. Carmel, entered into his eternal peace on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was of the United Methodist Church faith. Ronnie was an Eagle Scout, avid sportsman, guitarist, lifeguard, hiker, an award winning archer and loved being outdoors. He was a current employee at Wal-Mart of Kingsport with 26 years of service, where he had become known for his warm, loving smile and welcoming personality. Most of all Ronnie loved being with his family. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother; and his loving smile will be greatly missed by all those who love him and his jokes and stories, especially his coffee buddies.

Ronnie has now been reunited with his wife, Pam Ellis; he was also preceded in death by his father, Don Ellis; his paternal grandparents, Edgar and Nina Lee Ellis; maternal grandparents, R.W. and Mary Bland; and special friends, Dr. C. David Hensley and Bill Carmichael.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Grace Ellis; grandson, Gauge Dishner (and Gauge's father, Alan Dishner); mother, Frances Ellis; sister, Ronda Morelock (Terry); nephews, Jarrad Morelock and Brandon Morelock; niece, Cassie Morelock; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Grange Hall United Methodist Church in Church Hill. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7:00 pm.

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Ronnie Ellis, age 59, of Mt. Carmel, entered into his eternal peace on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was of the United Methodist Church faith. Ronnie was an Eagle Scout, avid sportsman, guitarist, lifeguard, hiker, an award winning archer and loved being outdoors. He was a current employee at Wal-Mart of Kingsport with 26 years of service, where he had become known for his warm, loving smile and welcoming personality. Most of all Ronnie loved being with his family. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother; and his loving smile will be greatly missed by all those who love him and his jokes and stories, especially his coffee buddies.

Ronnie has now been reunited with his wife, Pam Ellis; he was also preceded in death by his father, Don Ellis; his paternal grandparents, Edgar and Nina Lee Ellis; maternal grandparents, R.W. and Mary Bland; and special friends, Dr. C. David Hensley and Bill Carmichael.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Grace Ellis; grandson, Gauge Dishner (and Gauge's father, Alan Dishner); mother, Frances Ellis; sister, Ronda Morelock (Terry); nephews, Jarrad Morelock and Brandon Morelock; niece, Cassie Morelock; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Grange Hall United Methodist Church in Church Hill. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7:00 pm.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com.

Ronnie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]