Charles E. Ellis of Selmer, TN was born October 1, 1933 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Lloyd Orlando Ellis and Martha B. Murray Ellis. Mr. Ellis departed this life on February 1, 2012 in Selmer at the age of 78 Years, 4 Months. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Washburn on June 15, 1956.
Charles was a member of Falcon Baptist Church in Selmer. He was a retired millwright with Packaging Corporation of America and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former McNairy County Commissioner. Charles loved going to church, teaching Sunday School, and playing the guitar. He was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteer football team as well as the lady vols and men's basketball teams.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Washburn) Ellis of Selmer, TN; a daughter, Wanda Elaine Ellis Aristorenas and husband Juan T., MD of Adamsville, TN; two sisters, Rachel Griswell and her children of Selmer, TN, Cindy Dodson and her children of Dallas, TX; a brother, John R. Ellis and his son of Dallas, TX; two grandchildren, Ashley Elaine Woodall and husband Sean of Clarksville, TN, Brittany Ann Wilbur of Lebanon, TN; three great grandchildren, Annabelle Elizabeth Woodall, Austin Woodall, Allyson K. Woodall; 2 brothers and sisters in law, Billie and Troy Teague and Donnie and Jan Washburn, all of Selmer; 2 nieces, Samantha Washburn Martin and LeAnne Melton; a nephew, Kevin Teague. A host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by a nephew Clint Washburn.