Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For James Ellis

Mr. James Samuel Ellis, 74, was born on September 1, 1945 and departed this earthly life on Friday; July 3, 2020. He was the son of late Robert F. and Adline Ellis.

He was member of the United House of Prayer for all People. James worked as a bailer for Pinkey Card Room for many years. He loved to cook, sing, beat the pots and playing cards.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Adline Ellis; brothers: Napoleon Ellis, Nathaniel Ellis; Jacob Ellis and Arnold Ellis; sisters: Ruthie Craig, Carrie Ellis, Lizzie Ellis, and Juanita Barnes.

Those left to cherish memories are his wife: Ernestine Little Ellis of Raleigh, NC; son: Frederick Ellis, step-son: Jeffery Little of Gastonia, NC; sister: Lizzie McCullen of Raleigh, NC; Marilyn Byers of Charlotte, NC, Barbara (Joseph) Wilson and Frances (Robert) Funderburke of Gastonia, NC; brothers: Randy Patton and Esau (Jannie) Ellis, and a host of nieces, nephews whom he loved dearly and helped to rear and other relatives and friends.

He will lie in state at the funeral home from 4-6 on Friday; July 10, 2020

Graveside service: Saturday; July 11, 2020; 12 noon at Rose Hill Cemetery, Gastonia

Update: Services rescheduled to Monday, July 13, 2020 at 12 noon at Rose Hill Cemetery

Guest Book

To the Ellis Family. We the Balmer family extend our deepest sympathy and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sam love people and he love to help them and cooking was his passion. May God Comfort you and Strengthen you. Love Elders George & Sylvia Balmer & Family

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