Mr. Harrill Ross Ellis, 83

Mr. Harrill Ross Ellis, 83, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Mr. Ellis was born December 17, 1938 in Cleveland County, NC a son of the late Miller Ross Ellis and Ella Gertrude McSwain Ellis. He was retired from textiles. Mr. Ellis was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lincolnton.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Ellis; brothers, Herbert and Billy Joe Ellis; sisters, Vernie Bess and Louise Ward and a stepdaughter, Karyn Jean Williamson.

Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Jean Lancaster Ellis of the home; daughters, Nicki Huntsinger and husband, Rev. Douglas Huntsinger of Elgin, SC; Jodi Parker of Shelby; one stepdaughter, two stepsons and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Bethel Baptist Church in Lincolnton with the Revs. Rick Hensley and Richard Jenkins officiating.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Bethel Baptist Church Youth Fund, 200 Bethel Church Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com