Steve was born on May 17, 1955, in Jackson, TN, to the late C.P. and Betty Bridges Ellis. Steve graduated from Jackson Central-Merry High School in 1973. He worked in manufacturing and earned a degree from Lambuth University.
Steve loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Steve’s hobbies included telling moderately-embellished stories, making people laugh until they cried, and dancing like nobody was looking, until everybody was looking.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debbie Haltom Ellis of Jackson; his children, Jennifer Ellis Royal (Jamie) of Athens, GA, and Stephen Richard Ellis, Jr. (Julianne) of Richmond, VA; four grandchildren, Grayson Royal, Lucy Royal, Daniel Ellis, and Joanna Ellis; sister, Carolyn Kelly (David) of Jackson; and brother, Tim Ellis (Lesia) of Hornsby.
The family will receive friends and loved ones at a visitation on Saturday, May 22, 2021, from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens.
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