Ariel Wall Ellis Jr.

Ariel was born in New Augusta, Mississippi to Ariel and Alma Ellis and was the eldest of seven children. Ariel earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS in 1953 and earned his Master’s Degree in mathematics at Tulane University. Ariel served as a statistician in the Army overseas in France before returning to work in his wife’s family business, Pride Manufacturing Company in Guilford, ME. He and his wife moved to Florence, WI in the late 1980’s to manage a new manufacturing plant for the family business before his retirement to Lecanto, FL.

Ariel enjoyed playing golf, piano, and duplicate bridge. He was also very involved in his local church in the various communities in which he lived.

Everyone always complimented Ariel on his smile. It would stretch from ear to ear. He would love to brag about his family to anyone who would listen.

We would like to thank the caregivers who provided wonderful care and allowed him to live in the comfort of his own home.

Ariel is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Pride Ellis, three children, Vandy Hewett, Randy Ellis, and Greg Ellis, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

At Ariel’s request no memorial service will be held, but condolences may be shared at www.ferofuneralhome.com for the Ellis family.