Mark Elmer Ellis, Sr.

Mark E. Ellis, Sr. of Dayton TX born July 16, 1941 in Bono Arkansas to Homer D. Ellis & Lois B. Pratt was called home on July 16, 2020 – on his 79th birthday. He worked in the steel mill industry for over 35 years and he loved working with his hands whether it was planting things or in the workshop.

He is survived by his children; Tommy Williams and his wife Dawn of Dayton TX, Lori (Ellis) Carbaugh of Morrison IL, Mark E. Ellis, Jr. of Sterling IL, Randy Williams of Dayton TX, Jeff Ellis of Rock Falls IL & one sister Freda (Ellis) Last and her husband Elmer of Rock Falls IL. He was blessed with nine grandchildren; Nikki (Williams) Fitzgerald and her husband Tyler, Melissa Carbaugh, Austin Williams, Elizabeth Carbaugh, Nicole Ellis, Wade Williams, Matthew Carbaugh, Nathan Ellis, & Amanda Ellis and eleven great-grandchildren; Isaiah, Rylee, Aubrey, Grayson, Jenna, Colt, Delaney, Alex, Mason, Abby, & Grace. He was also survived by his special friend Lois King with whom he shared the last 6 years of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer & Lois, and his wife Rebecca (Williams) Ellis.

His wishes were to be cremated and buried with his mom & dad in Illinois but there will be a small private service on Saturday July 24th for family and friends.