Emmanuel Ellis was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 25, 1943. He was the youngest sibling to his late parents, James Ellis and Jessie Anna Ridgeway Ellis.
Throughout Dean’s entire life he had a sincere warmth in his smile. He always provided a listening ear and touched our lives with unconditional support, kindness and advice. Dean peacefully was called to rest on April 15, 2021. His memories will be with us for a lifetime and his legacy will live on through his wife, family and friends.
Dean is survived by his wife: Joyce Ellis; son James Ellis; daughters, Judy Ellis-Broome, Carol Ellis, Danielle Armstead (Travis) and Mona Leanet; surrogate brother, Chuck Woods (Sylvia); brother-in-law, Larry Mannings, Sr.; sister-in-law, Shirley Redmond; grandchildren, Latasha, James Jr., Tatianna, Dwayne, Zacharie and Camerone; 10 great-grandchildren, and a wealth of nieces and nephews.
