Gerald Eugene Ellis's obituary , Passed away on May 25, 2025 in Delmar, Delaware

Gerald Eugene Ellis

November 26, 1946 - May 25, 2025 (78 years old)

Delmar, Delaware

Gerald Eugene Ellis's obituary , Passed away on May 25, 2025 in Delmar, Delaware

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Gerald Eugene Ellis

November 26, 1946 - May 25, 2025 (78 years old)

Delmar, Delaware

Gerald Eugene Ellis Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gerald Eugene Ellis (Delmar, Delaware), born in Salisbury, Maryland, whose life came to an end on May 25, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Gerald Eugene may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Kinzer Ellis Jr. and Betty White Ellis of Delmar; and his sister Paula Baumann. He is survived by: his wife Teresa M. Ellis; and his children, Carrie Bornes (Michael), Mollie Tichava and Ross Ellis (Jennifer). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, his in-laws and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project by visiting https://support.woundedwarriorproject..

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