Adam Wayne Ellis

Adam Wayne Ellis: Sunrise May 18, 1985, Knoxville, TN-Sunset December 19, 2019, Chicago, IL. Adam’s glow was extinguished far too short of his vast talents and aspirations by his persistent battle with addiction. Earthly struggles are over now as he’s dancing in the sky & singing in the Angel’s choir. His unforgettable caring, kind, loving, and gentle soul will forever remain brightly shining in our hearts.

Awaiting his arrival in Heaven was mother and step-father, David & Denise Kivett Ellis-Smith; grandparents, Clyde & Margie Ellis; great-grandmother, Callie Land; uncles, Samuel Kivett, Dennis Gregory Ellis, and James Graham.

Left to carry his memories are: father, Ricky Wayne (Kathy) Ellis; brothers, Ricky Aaron Ellis and Wesley (AnnaLee) Howard; sister, Victoria Ellis (Joseph) Edwards; grandparents, Talbert & Barbara Kivett; uncles, Jason (Sabrina) Kivett, Steve Ellis, Mike Ellis, and Glen Franklin; aunts, Vickie Carr, Ritta Graham (Steven) Mullins and Patricia (Danelo) Villegas; many beloved, cousins, nieces & nephews; special friends, Michael Landon of Knoxville and Heather Johnson & Art Kerbs of Chicago.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Adam’s memory to TN School for the Deaf, Mobile Meals, or Humane Society of the TN Valley.

A gathering for family and friends will be Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm with Celebration of Life Memorial at 3:30 pm at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home.