James Edward Ellis Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Edward Ellis Sr. of Woodleaf, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 22, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Ellis Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John A. Ellis and Sophie Pharr Ellis; his wife Helen H. Ellis; his children, James Edward Jr., Terry Alexander, Gregory Eugene Ellis and Helen Dolores Williamson; his grandson Rico Ellis; his son-in-law Vaughn Williams; and his siblings, Arthur, Norris-Jean, Johnnie, Robert Ellis, Eva Mayberry, Bernice Ellis, Kathlene Sifford, Hattie Rankin, Geneva Vaughters and Lucille Moore.
He is survived by: his daughters, Dianne Williams, Margaret, Jackie Belton (Elijah) of Woodleaf, NC and Barbara Fortson (Eddie) of Cleveland, NC; his children-in-law, Mary Ellis of Salisbury, NC and Jeff Williamson of Woodleaf, NC.; his grandchildren, Wendell, Jamie, Sawiaha, Quinta, Ashley, Rashelle, Demario, Tempestt, Jameka, Talaya, Derrick, Broderick, Brooklyne, Nikki, Darius, Jeremy and Destiny; and his siblings, Walter, Raymond, Leroy, Charles Ellis and Virginia Cuthbertson.
