Charles Anthony Ellis Sr.'s Obituary
Charles Anthony Ellis, Sr., age 69 of Laurel, Delaware passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Christiana Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on Saturday, July 24, 1954, in Leonardtown, MD, the son of the late John and Edna Ellis. He married his devoted wife Sandra Carson on June 22, 2011, in North Carolina.
Mr. Ellis had a lifelong passion for working on cars that lead to a fulfilling and beloved career as a Master Mechanic in the automobile industry. His love for cars was enjoyed in his free time as well working on model cars, however nothing can compare to the treasured time that he spent with his children, grandchildren and friends. Mr. Ellis will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
In addition to his parents Mr. Ellis is predeceased by his brothers James Ellis, Walter Ellis of Avenue, MD, Bernard Ellis, John Ellis Jr., and Thomas Ellis of Leonardtown, MD; and sisters Anne Aeby of Ohio and Lillian Prettyman of Leonardtown, MD. He is survived by his wife Sandra Carson; brothers Joe Ellis of Harrington, DE and Donnie Ellis of Leonardtown, MD; sisters Dorothy Brown of Dunn, NC, Mary Catherine Gilkerson of , June Twinam and Peggy Johnson of Leonardtown, MD; daughters Christina Gatton of Hollywood, MD, Misty Santiago and her husband Michael of Millsboro, DE; sons Charles Ellis Jr. and Thomas Ellis of Seaford, DE; grandsons Ayden Ellis, Adrien Ellis of Millsboro, and Alex Gatton of Hollywood, MD; granddaughters Sophia Santiago, Shianne Santiago from Millsboro, DE. and Jocelyn Gatton of Hollywood, MD; and great grandson Dawson Gatton.
Please visit Mr. Ellis's Life Memorial located at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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