Ellis Danzy Jr. Obituary
The passing of Ellis Danzy Jr. of Crossett, Arkansas, born in Parkdale, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 12, 2024 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellis Danzy Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellis Danzy and Ileen Thomas Danzy; and his siblings, Leroy, Eddie, Robert, Willie, Steve, Hubert Danzy, Emma Burdett, Ola Moore, Ernestine Gales, Nancy Williams and Verleen Matheney.
He is survived by: his wife Aretha Walker Danzy of Crossett; his children, Robbie Clay of Sherwood, Lisa Danzy Henderson (Rodney) of Crossett, Carol Campbell (Derrick) of Crossett, Andrea Smith of Crossett, Ellis Raynard Danzy of Tulsa, OK and Edrik R. Danzy of Crossett; his siblings, Samuel Charles Danzy (Rowena) of Ohio, James Danzy (Shirley) of Dermott, Margaret Richmond of Little Rock, Shirley Williams of Conway, Jewel Smith (Charles) of Nevada and Linda Page (John) of Dermott; his grandchildren, Derius Campbell, Cierra Campbell, Alia Childress, Alesia Clay, Kaseem Smith Jr., Jaylen Spicer, Kendyl Smith, Jared Henderson, Amahri Henderson, Braylen Danzy, Lailah Danzy and Trinity Danzy; and his goddaughter Rhoda Cooper Rogers. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 20th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Medders Funeral Home (1564 State Hwy 52 W, Crossett, AR 71635). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 21st 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Davis Memorial Church of God in Christ (300 N Virginia St, Crossett, AR 71635). A burial was held on Saturday, September 21st 2024 at the Westview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Monticello.
