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Obituary For T J Ellis Jr. (Sudie D)
Mr. T. J. Ellis, Jr., was born on July 30, 1929, in Wetumpka, AL, to T. J., and Timothy Mae Ellis. He transitioned from time to eternity on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Gadsden Health and Rehabilitation Center.
T. J., was baptized at Atkin Hill Baptist Church at an early age and was educated in the Elmore County School System.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Addie Lee Knight.
Early in his work career, T. J., was employed with the City of Gadsden, and later, he went on to work many years for Copeland Glass Company. Later in life, he worked for Ashley Cement Finishers, as a concrete finisher. T. J., was known by many nicknames, “Sudie D”, “Top Cat”, and “Wild Bill”.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a loving and devoted wife, Addie Lee Ellis; two sons, Nathaniel Ellis and Joe Louis Ellis; two daughters, Mae Frances Ellis and Cynthia Elaine Jones; one grandson, T. J. Ellis; one granddaughter, Tiffany Ellis Hayes; three brothers, Carey Ellis, Tommy Ellis, and Frazier Ellis; three sisters, Doris Carter-Oskoei, Libby Ruth Gray, and Willie Nell Cook.
Those left to cherish his memories: two daughters, Patricia Williams and Ruthie Lee Williams, both of Gadsden, AL; three sons, Eddie Charles Ellis and James Cecil Ellis, both of Gadsden, AL, and Willie Ezell, Jr., of Wetumpka, AL; bonus daughter, Sheila (Randy) Duckett of Gadsden, AL; daughter-in-law, Adrienne L. Ellis of Birmingham, AL; son-in-law, Randy Jones of Gadsden, AL; 24 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great- grandchildren; one sister, Earie Mae Wallace of Cincinnati, OH; one brother, Bobby (Ruth) Ellis of Cincinnati, OH; sisters-in-law, Rubena Ellis of Wetumpka, AL, Arnold Ruth Dunn of Gadsden, AL, Gail Harris of Las Vegas, NV, and Pat of Cincinnati, OH; brothers-in-law, Willie Earl Knight and Edward Harris, both of Wetumpka, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”
PUBLIC VISITATION
Friday, March 4, 2022
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Saturday, March 5, 2022. 12:00 PM Antioch Baptist Church – Family Life Center 2103 E. Broad Street Gadsden, AL 35903
Pastor Walter Ellis, Eulogist
INTERMENT
Lincoln Hill Cemetery 408 Miller Ave Gadsden, AL 35903
Service by Professionals, Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home.
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My Condolences to the family. Praying for you 🙏. Resting in God's arms. Mrs. Virginia Jackson and family
With heartfelt condolences to the family of TJ Ellis Jr. I'm sorry to hear about your loss of your Father our dear uncle Jr. Praying for your strength and peace. He's resting now. Take your rest someday we'll see you again. Love my Ellis family Sheila and Don Lynn Dallas TX
On behalf of the Earie Wallace, (uncle TJ's sister) and Tonette, Baffour, Alexia Otchere (uncle TJ's) niece, great-niece, and nephew we extend our deepest condolences. Much love to the family.
To the entire family of T J Ellis, Jr.,
So sorry for your loss. Your loss is heaven's gain. My prayer is that The Lord will keep His loving arms of love and protection around you all and give you all peace. The last time I saw Jr. was when the family came to Tommie's funeral. I send love and comfort to you all.
Love Forever and Always,
Pat Ellis-Sims
VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE FAMILY'S LOSS.THINKING OF YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.YOU HAVE OUR PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS & KEEP YOU ALL. RICKY(BRENDA)WILLIAMS & FAMILY
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