He was born in Houston, Texas on May 16,1930. He was married to Astrid Seretti Ellis for 28 years.
Rudy had a career as a barber for his own business Ellis Beauty & Barber Salon. He was a member of the US Army and served in the Korean War 1950-1953. He had a passion for hunting and saltwater fishing.
He is preceded in death by his wife Astrid Seretti Ellis. Parents Rudolph Aubrey Ellis Sr. and Ethel Lorine Preston and brother Donald Lee Ellis.
He is survived by his children Letha Ellis, Allen Ellis, Gary Ellis, Robert Walker, William Walker, Henry Walker, Charles Walker, Patrick Walker, and Astrid Marie Walker. Eight grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great, great, grandchildren. Sisters Evelyn Lorine Doyle, Dorothy Yvonne Robinson, and John Thomas (JT) Ellis.
