Willie Junior

Ellis

Mr. Ellis was born on October 3, 1951, to Maxie Ellis, Jr., and Francis Ellis in Griffin-Spalding County, Georgia. On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Mr. Willie Junior Ellis a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend peacefully transitioned from this world at the age of 71. He passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones, after a short battle with cancer in his hometown of Griffin, Georgia.

Willie attended Milner/Lamar County School System. He had a long career as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Lee Brothers and Ed Padgett Grading. He enjoyed the art of working and was the best at what he did. Not only was he dependable, but also a very devoted employee. He was an active member of Apostolic Foundation Church under the leadership of Pastor Homer and Sharon Gaston.

When you think of the word's Provider and Protector, Willie was the true definition of both. His humble and selfless spirit will be remembered by everyone, who had the honor of knowing him. There was never a task too great or too small that he couldn't accomplish, and he took great pride in all he did. He had a passion for helping others, flea market trips where he liked to find collectable items and working on cars. We can agree that he was a jack of all trades.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Maxie Ellis, Jr., and Francis Ellis; his son, Robricas McDowell; his daughter, Wykesha Ellis; his grandson, Rod; siblings, Maxie "Mickie" Ellis, Virginia Matthews, Pastor John Wayne Ellis, sister-in-law, Cassandra McDowell.

His beautiful life will forever be cherished by his loving wife, Evangelist Shirley Ellis. They shared 46 years of a blissful and blessed marriage, companionship and friendship where they made endless memories. Their bond was truly unbreakable and when you saw one, you saw the other. His second mom, Fannie Ellis of Milner, GA; his beautiful children, O'trice (Corey) Gibson, and Lesheba Ellis of Charlotte, NC, Reco Holloway, and Casheba Ellis of Griffin, GA. grandchildren, Kassidy Berry , Amari Ellis, and Armoni Ellis; his siblings, Thomas (Peggy) Ellis, Harold Ellis, Lonzie "8ball" King, Ernest Watt, Maxine (Peggy) Wheeler, Brenda (Elaine) Ellis, Mary Ann Ellis, and Tommy Ellis; in-laws; Linda and Otis Newton, Gwen and Wayne Giles, Michael McDowell, Adriean Harris, and Samuel Clerk. He leaves behind a special niece, Linda Johnson; close friends Danny Gorndt, Keith and Dani Morris. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation for Mr. Ellis will be held on today, April 18, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023,  at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Dr. Bishop Michael Lawrence is the Eulogist.

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