[mommieswamie]

http://https://www.talkofthevillages...hildren-63839/


Alfred Louis Ellis
8/13/1937 - 9/29/2014

Alfred Louis Ellis, 77, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Monday September 29, 2014, in Spartanburg, SC. He was born on August 13, 1937, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edgar Ellis and Louise Pleasant Ellis and his brother James Robert Ellis (Anne).

Alfred grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended University of Southern Mississippi where he received a BA in history. He was a career employee with the Federal Government for 40 years in Human Resources with assignments in Germany, Italy, and Washington, D.C. After retirement he stayed active working at Barnes and Noble, selling cars, ushering at the Warner Theater, working at the local liquor store, and working 10 years with the Children’s Rights Council, a non-profit organization.

Alfred was a member of the Bolling Family Association, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, The Children’s Rights Council, and was a lifelong Episcopalian. He was a fan of the Washington Nationals and Washington Redskins. He also enjoyed studying genealogy and watching old movies.

Alfred is survived by his wife Mary Ogden Ellis of Spartanburg, SC; their children Michael Alfred Ellis (Laura), Joshua David Ellis, Rachel Cecele Ellis, Katharine Ryan Spires (Daven), Nash Ogden Ryan, and Eleanor Ryan Slemenda (Joshua); their grandchildren Kira Elizabeth Hutchins, Kayla Renee Hutchins, Ella Louise Akakpo, Liam Michael Ellis, Alexander Ryan Spires, Camille Stirling Spires, Ruffin Davenport Spires, Claire Louise Slemenda, Hope Marie Slemenda, and Gabriel Robert Slemenda; their nieces and nephews Robert Steven Ellis (Marcy), Laura Chandler Ellis, James Grant Ellis (Sharon), and Eleanor Louise Ellis; and his former wife Jessica M. Ellis.

A memorial service will be held at Rose Cottage and Gardens/ Converse Deli, 8881 Warren H Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg, SC, 29301 on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 5:00 pm. Burial will be held in Terry, Mississippi, at a future date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to one of the following: St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854; St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg, SC 29301; Children’s Rights Council, 1296 Cronson Blvd. Suite 3086, Crofton, MD 21114; or Cure PSP, 30 E. Padonia Rd. Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093 or Gifts & Fundraising | CurePSP.

[zcaveman]

The link is bad. It should be:

When is it time to give up and move closer to children

Z

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

The link is bad. It should be:

When is it time to give up and move closer to children

Z

Thank you caveman for the earlier link. I remember this heart breaking thread so well and now we have the final chapter.

[redwitch]

My condolences.

[2BNTV]

My deepest condolences on your loss.

[pooh]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers offered for peace and comfort for you and your family.

[njbchbum]

Take solace in the belief that Alfred is now comfortable in the hands of God. May he rest there in peace forever. And may the grace of God comfort you and the family. Prayers have been lifted for you all.

[mommieswamie]

Thank you Zcaveman for correcting the link. Thank you all for your prayers and kind caring words.

Our grief is overwhelming

[pbkmaine]

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. Many of us will face the decisions that you have faced. Reading your comments and seeing the steps you took will help all of us in the future.

[tainsley]

So sorry to hear of your loss.

[graciegirl]

I am sorry for your loss.

[patfla06]

So sorry to hear about your loss.
Thank you for letting us know.
Prayers for you and your family.