Thomas Alonzo

Ellis

Mr. Thomas Alonzo Ellis, Sr., affectionally known as "BOO" was born on Friday, September 13, 1963, in Griffin, Georgia to the late Henry Franklin Ellis, and Barbara Ann Phillips Ellis. A native of Griffin, Georgia, Thomas was known for his charismatic, jovial, and comedic personality. He graduated from Griffin High School, Class of 1981, where he was a member of the Mighty Bears football and baseball team.

After graduating high school, Thomas began his career serving as a loyal and committed employee, and supervisor at Dundee Mills for over a decade. In between shifts, he served the community as a pizza delivery guy for Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Domino's, and a local pizzeria in Griffin, Georgia. At the closing of Dundee Mills, Thomas elevated his delivery career from pizzas to packages as an employee at UPS. He spent over two decades at UPS until his untimely death.

Mr. Thomas Alonzo Ellis age 59 passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Franklin, and Barbara Ann Phillips Ellis; grandparents, Herman Ellis, and Hattie Bell Ellis, J.C. Phillips, and Betty Phillips, and his eldest brother, Dwight Louis Ogletree.

Mr. Thomas Alonzo Ellis, Sr., leaves to cherish his precious memories his children, Antonio (Peche) Ellis, Tonga Ellis, LaKendria Brown, Thomas (Jalynn) Ellis, Jr., and Carmen (Will) Ellis Watkins; twelve grandchildren, and his younger brother, Vincent (Anne) Ellis. he also leaves a host of niece, four special cousins, and a host of other family and friends.

A Home Going Celebration for Mr. Ellis will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 2:30 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Viewing for Mr. Ellis will be PRIVATE and for the IMMEDIATE family ONLY. There will not be a public viewing held for Mr. Ellis. Pastor Willie Green in the Eulogist. A special thanks to Bishop Antonio Sewell, Pastor Gary Akins, Rev. Zachery Holmes, and Pastor Antione C. Lucas, Sr.