Donnie Ray Ellis Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 29, 2025 in Saint Joseph, Missouri

Donnie Ray Ellis Sr.

January 13, 1943 - November 29, 2025 (82 years old)

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Donnie Ray Ellis Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 29, 2025 in Saint Joseph, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rupp Funeral Home

Share

Donnie Ray Ellis Sr.

January 13, 1943 - November 29, 2025 (82 years old)

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Donnie Ray Ellis Sr. Obituary

In loving memory of Donnie Ray Ellis Sr. of Saint Joseph, Missouri, who departed this world on November 29, 2025 at the age of 82. Donnie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donnie Ray Ellis Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilma Ellis and Donald Ellis; his wife Deatra Rose Ellis; his sister Shirley Ellis; and his granddaughter Ramsee Green.

He is survived by: his children, Rose Marie Ellis of St. Joseph, Missouri, Sandra Ellis of St. Joseph, Missouri, Pamela Thompson (Andy) of St. Joseph, Missouri, Donnie Ellis Jr. (Laura) of Enterprise and Danny Ellis of St. Joseph, Missouri.; his siblings, Ronald, Bill, Loyd, Earl Ellis, Jim Thurman and Joyce McMichael; and his grandchildren, Donnie W., Jason Ellis, Heather Milborne (Shylo), Scott, Amber, Chancey, Tanyon, Deatra S., Chase Ellis, Andrea (William), Lindsey Green and Brittany Smith. He is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rupp Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Donnie Ray Ellis Sr..
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Donnie Ray Ellis Sr.’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Events

There are no events at this time. If you know of an upcoming event for Donnie Ray Ellis Sr., please add one.

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Donnie Ray Ellis Sr. and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original