Ellis Holdiness Obituary
The family of Ellis Holdiness (Louisville, Mississippi) announces his passing on July 31, 2026. Ellis, born on February 19, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellis Holdiness to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellis Holdiness and Lydia Holdiness; and his siblings, Valeria Humphries (Sis), Janie Clark, Vera Hummell, Bobbie Ruth Rogers, Herbert Holdiness, Hubert Holdiness, Clyde Holdiness and T. W. Holdiness.
He is survived by: his wife Arlene Holdiness of Louisville, MS; his sons, Bill Holdiness of Woodbridge, VA and Ken Holdiness of Flowood, MS; his sister Carolyn Ward of Iuka, MS; and his grandchildren, Lydia Bryan of Tupelo, MS, Gregory Holdiness of Flowood, MS and Asher Hayes of Tupelo, MS. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Memorials in Ellis' memory may be made to Poplar Flat Baptist Church.
