Alton Troy Ellis, age 87, of Germantown, Tennessee was born on May 27, 1935 in Westport, TN. He grew up on the Ellis family farm and graduated from Clarksburg High School in 1953. After graduation, he moved to Memphis where he worked for over 20 years in the automotive industry.. He then owned and operated a successful vending business for the remainder of his working career until retirement in his 70s. Alton was also a musician and loved singing and playing country and bluegrass music on his guitar. He was also very active in the local Lucille McWherter Senior Center, where he enjoyed daily socializing with many beloved friends. He never knew a stranger and was loved by all who were blessed to know him. He will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Albert C. Ellis and Mae R. Ellis; sister Evelyn Cole; wife Ina Ellis; granddaughter Stephanie M. Ellis. He is survived by his son Mitchell Troy (Cheryl) Ellis; stepson Sidney H. (Debbie) Scheinberg; granddaughter Bridgette Ellis (Jason) Cassell and Diane Scheinberg; great grand children Skylar Frye, Quinn Cassell, and Ellis Cassell; cousin Patsy Vaughn.
The family will receive friends on Saturday May 6, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:00pm at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38119. A funeral service will follow from 2-3:00pm. A committal service will be held on Monday May 8, 2023 at Memorial Park Mausoleum Rotunda Chapel, 5668 Poplar Avenue from 11:00 to 11:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Audubon Baptist Church in Memphis, TN.
