Charles Ellis

Charles Edward Ellis, 71, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family. Charles left this life after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Johnston County on August 21, 1944 to the late Edward Jay Ellis and Mallie Mae Benson Ellis and was the husband to Nelda Brown "Punkin" Ellis.

Charles retired after 36 years with Coca Cola and formerly worked with Lab Corp for 13 years. He was a member of Shallow Ford Christian Church; an avid NASCAR fan and was very passionate about building and collecting classic cars and street rods. He made lots of lifelong friends along the way and was able to enjoy many car shows and a few car auctions with these friends. Charles passing leaves a void in the circle of his family and friends that will never be filled. We will keep his memory in our hearts and know we will see him again in heaven. Charles loved his family and had tremendous pride for his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 29 years, Nelda "Punkin" Ellis of the home; his daughters, Jill Holland and husband, Ritchie of Garner, Keisha Johnson and husband, Teddy of Clayton; step daughter, Mindi Kimrey and husband, Lee of Graham; grandchildren, Michael Parker, Justin Holland, River Johnson, Ella Brooke Johnson and Cash Johnson; great grandson, Myles Parker; a sister that he adored, Jo Ann Barbour and husband, Larry of Smithfield; half-brother, Dallas Royal and wife, Shelby of Baltimore, MD; nephews, LM Barbour of Smithfield, NC and Darrell Royal of Baltimore, MD; and his feline little boy, Sterling. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandson, Malachi Parker.

The celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 10, 2016 at Shallow Ford Christian Church by Rev. Steve Regan, who Charles had great admiration for; the burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship building and other times at the home.

The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to Buzzy and Susie Bondurant for their friendship and loving support that they have showed to Charles and his family. To all the hospice nurses and staff at the Hospice Home for their compassion and loving care that they have shown to Charles during his illness.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shallow Ford Christian Church, 1263 Shallowford Church Road, Elon, NC 27244 or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

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