Richard G. Ellis

Richard G. Ellis, age 91, of Bereah, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home.  He was born August 23, 1929 in Bereah, FL to William Herman and Macie (Johns) Ellis.  He was a Citrus Grower, member of the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and has been a lifelong resident of Bereah, FL.  Richard is survived by his Wife of 67 years – Shirley Ellis of Bereah, FL; Son – Gary Ellis (Christina) of Bereah, FL; Daughter – Linda Ellis of Bradenton, FL; Grandchildren – Amanda Carlson, Autumn Ellis, and Aaron Ellis.  Funeral services will be held Friday, June 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM at the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church.  He will be laid to rest in Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

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