Cornelius Ellis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cornelius Ellis (Farmville, North Carolina), born in Wilson, North Carolina, who passed away on June 30, 2019, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cornelius Ellis to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Ellis and Fannie Ellis; and his sisters, Ruth Ellis Brown and Carrie Joyce Williams. He is survived by: his wife Mamie Ellis; his children, Peaches Leake of Greenville, NC, Sandra Hines (Richard) of Farmville, NC, Curtis Hines of South Carolina, Arvin Hines of Farmville, NC and Brian Leake of Greenville, NC.; his siblings, Mary Ellis of Farmville, NC, Berth Guzman, Wanda Ellis of Rocky Mount, NC, Blonnie Harper, Chester Ellis (Lucille) of Farmville, NC, Sylvester Ellis of Middletown, CT, Lester Ellis of Brooklyn, NY, Michael Ellis of Farmville, NC, Ivey Wayne Barrett of Portland, OR and Howard Neal Ellis of Hearne, TX.; and his parents-in-law, Teresa Wells of Rocky Mount, NC, Terry Wells of Durham, NC and Dennis Wells of Greenville, NC. He is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.