He was very loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, his very large extended family, many friends at work, church, and in his neighborhood. His family called him “Jimbo”.
In his younger days, he played fast pitch softball, hunted, and fished. He was an avid Astros fan and watched them all the time. He loved spending time in New Mexico in our cabin in the mountains as well with his wife, children, and grandchildren. The grandchildren were very special to him. He was a proud PaPa.
Freddie was a quiet man who didn’t talk much but he had wisdom when he spoke.
He was a devoted husband and father who provided for his family. He went to work every day whether he felt like it or not, even the day before his death.
He loved the Lord and took his family to church faithfully even while on vacation in New Mexico. He served in the church and on many mission projects therefore setting an example for his family. He loved the unlovable-those others shunned making them feel special.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Lott Ellis, of 43 years, son Bradley James Ellis and wife Julia, daughter Alicia Kay Ellis, daughter Jessica Marie Ellis and husband Anthony Garney, Sr., daughter Jacqueline Nicole Campbell and husband Tyrone; grandchildren Candice Wilkins, David Wilkins, Jr., Anthony Garney Jr., Otto Knape, Hazel Campbell, and Violet Ellis, bonus father John Rush, Sr., brothers Garry Buck and wife Mary, John Rush, Jr., and wife Corrine, Jason Rush and wife Jenny, sister Shari Bumpus and husband Michael, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Emma Ellis, Fred and Violet Wilks, father Roy Ellis and mother Peggy Rush.
