Keith Ellis

Keith D. Ellis, age 56, was born March 2, 1964 in Murfreesboro, TN to his proud parents, Bobby R. and Barbara D. Ellis. Keith departed his life on May 14, 2020 at his residence.

He graduated from Marion-Franklin High school and completed the Electrical apprentice program through the Southeast Career Center. He continued his electrical training while working in the electrical trade for most of his career. In recent years up to his passing Keith was working for I.B.A Support Services, Inc. as a Home Care aide for his long-time friend, which he enjoyed very much.

Keith enjoyed life to the upmost, was a very caring and generous man to all who knew him. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan especially The Ohio State Buckeyes, loved being on the Barbeque grill and frying fresh fish, enjoyed any celebrations with family and friends, and had a great interest in nice cars.

Keith D. Ellis is preceded in death by his cherished mother, Barbara D. Ellis, grandmothers Anna Mary Minter and Addie D. Puckett along with several other relatives and friends.

Keith leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife of over 32 years Terri (Thornton) Ellis, beloved son Desmond Keith Ellis, grandson Desmond Keith Ellis Jr., proclaimed daughter and grandson’s mother Cimeone Starling, loving father Bobby R. Ellis, brothers Christopher Ellis, Marvin Ellis, Rodney T. Ellis, step-brother’s Ray Howell and Shawn Fairfax, mother-in-law Dovie Thornton, sister-in-law Lisa Billingsley (Ronnie), brother-in-law Dexter Thornton, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Special relatives and friends: Maya, Antoine, Purity, Fred, Bubba, Troy, Tony, Bo Peep, Little Tom, Chris, Keith, Shaun and a host of other close friends and family.

Private services Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, May 23, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. A mask is mandatory for the service

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 11:30 AM.