Gary Leon Ellis
Posted By Funeral Funeral Futurist On April 29, 2015 @ 12:00 am In Obituaries | 3 Comments
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Gary Leon Ellis, "Gug" of Rincon passed from this world in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 29, 2015, with his beloved baby sister Tracey by his side. He was born May 18, 1959 to William and Betsy Ellis at Jennette General Hospital in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Gary fought the good fight but finally succumbed to the onslaught of fatal liver ailments reinforced by failing kidneys and exacerbated by Diabetes. |
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Proceeded in death by his father William P. Ellis of Munhall, Pennsylvania and by brother William J. Ellis of Norfolk, Virginia. |
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The ultimate "Jack-of-all-Trades" Gary never was an "every day 40 hour/wk." or "nine to fiver" type, his niche was his eye for making the unkempt eyesore into a work of art. |
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His passion was that of a Master Tinkerer nothing was off limits to him, if it was broke it needed |
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fixing and if it wasn’t broke it needed to be better. He took pride in his work no matter big or small. Self-taught, he had natural abilities to be an engineering type if he had chosen that path. |
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A crass tough guy outward appearance was deceiving, for Gary was a gentle kind hearted soul and an instant friend if you needed one. |
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When in the midst of his mother, sisters or any of the "gals" Gary never missed a chance to bring a ray of sunshine in the form of a flower whenever, wherever or whatever opportunity presented itself. Gary is survived by his adoring mother, Betsy Mae Shaw of Circleville, Pennsylvania; and by his siblings in order of age, whom he lovingly and respectfully used nicknames; “Diamond” Dave Ellis and Lonna “Gutches” McElroy, both of North Huntington, Pennsylvania; Michael “Mikey” Ellis of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Jeffery “J.P.” Ellis of Suffolk Virginia; finally his comfort givers during his last days, Eleanor “Bunny-Boo” Zepkowski and baby sis and best friend, Tracey “Tray-Tray” Wright. The count of nephews,nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces as well as great nephews and great nieces would require a calculator to number. Gug, you will be missed and you will be remembered.
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Hi Donna! My name is Derek Ellis, and i have a brother Devin Ellis. We are Gary’s biological sons. This has no mention of him being a father, or of his kids. Granted he wasn’t in my life more than a total of 8 months. I’m 29 years old and my brother is turning 28. Although he wasn’t in our life much, I’ve had a passion to know him. I don’t know much about him or any of my father’s side of the family, and have a burning desire to learn whatever i can, cause as you can see my father is unable to tell me. I’m sure he’s telling stories and making everyone’s day wherever his soul went. I’d love to chat with you, or anyone who reads this, that can and is willing to share their memory with me. Send me an email or find me on Facebook! Thank you!
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I thought it was really disrespectful that Gary’s sons were not mentioned in his obituary. I don’t know anything about the relationship that he had or did not have with his sons, however they are biologically his sons.
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Dear “Ellis” Family,
For unknown reasons….this morning, memories were flooding my mind of my time in Norfolk, when I met Gary. I have fond memories of time spent with Bill, Tracey, Bunny and Jeff. I didn’t know Mike well but later met Lonna & Dave in Pennsylvania. I remember the love that Gary had for all of his family (especially his Mother, Betsy).
Again, I do not know why- this morning I decided that I would look up Gary and see if I could find him to say hello and to see how he is doing.
I had no idea that he was sick. I am so sorry for the loss of Gary. I will never forget him and his family. He had a “charm” about him that no one could compete with! A smile that lit up a room and a personality that just wouldn’t quit!
The last time I spoke with Gary, I was pregnant and his comment was “so, I hear that you can’t see your feet” and he laughed with that gut laugh that was so Gary. And we talked for a while and said goodbye. It was a nice surprise to have heard from him that day (thank you Lonna)
Again, To all of the Family of Gary— I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Donna