Gary Lyle Ellis, an 81-year-old Jamesport resident, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.
His body was donated to science and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home of Chillicothe.
Gary was born on Feb. 18, 1940 in Melbourne, the son of Ray and Lura Powell Ellis.
Gary was united in marriage to Carol Sue Francis on May 24, 1963 in Coffey. She preceded him in death on March 28, 2015.
He was the owner and operator of Ellis Antiques for over 50 years. He and Carol were founding members of the Jamesport Community Association.
Gary had served in the United States Army.
Survivors include a son, David Ellis and his wife, Mandy of Jamesport; four grandchildren, Kristi Krumme and her husband, Jon of Chillicothe, Megan Ellis and Jack Persons of San Francisco, CA, Colton Ellis and his wife, Hannah of Excelsior Springs and Dane Wisner of Chillicothe; two great-grandsons; two brothers, Tom Ellis and his wife, Ann of Oklahoma City, OK, and Howard Ellis of Gilman City; a sister, LaRae Read of Bethany; and his dog, Annie.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Shelly Ellis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
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