John Earl Ellis' Obituary
John Earl Ellis, age 71, of Humboldt, KS passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his home. John was born on November 20, 1945 in rural Piqua, KS, the son of Floyd and Dorothy (Rourk) Ellis. He graduated from Humboldt High School.
On November 20, 1966, John married Sandra (Sandy) Morrison at the United Methodist Church in LaHarpe, KS. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage and had two sons, David and Tim. She survives him at their home.
John enjoyed farming and working with his cattle. He was a past board member of the Piqua Farmers Coop, Kansas Livestock Association, and the Humboldt Recreation Commission.
John is survived by:
Wife:
Sandy Ellis, of the home
Sons:
David Ellis of Piqua, KS
Tim and wife Sara Ellis of Humboldt, KS
Grandchildren:
Alexa Faith Ellis of Humboldt, KS
Nora Marie Ellis of Humboldt, KS
Brother:
William and wife Cathey Ellis of Iola, KS
Aunt and Uncle
Cousins
Nieces and Nephews
Many Friends
John was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Countryside Funeral Home – Humboldt Chapel from 5-7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at DeWitt Cemetery in rural Humboldt, KS. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to Horizon Hospice and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 908 Central, Humboldt, KS 66748.
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