Graduated from Mercer University, 1974 and Drake University Law School,1976
Devoted years of commitment and leadership to not only his profession but importantly to community service organizations.
Beloved husband, brother, father figure, mentor, and a faithful friend. An intellectual who thought deeply and loved to teach others. Witty, generous, loving, kind, humorous. Always full of humility and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.
He will always be lovingly remembered by his wife; Kristi Coe Ellis and Step-son Daniel L. Phipps. Cherished by his Siblings; Samuel Ellis Bennett and Stephanie Bennett; James Monroe Ellis, and Virginia Ellis; Rebecca Ellis Floyd; Sarah Ellis Mancel, and Scott Mancel.
Welcomed into Heaven January 19th 2024.