Richard Hunter Ellis, Jr.

Richard Hunter Ellis, Jr., died peacefully in his home on March 9, 2018 in Midland City, AL, at the age of 83. Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon Ellis; Sister, Dee Enger; children, Karen Suggs, Sarina Cogburn, Chrystal Tran, Jerri Lynn Davis and Tina Sanders. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, 1 niece & 2 nephews, of the tristate area. He is preceded in death by a brother, Cary Ellis, daughter, Debra Wooten, and grand-daughter Candice Barnes, of Alabama & Florida. Richard was born on May 25, 1934 in Pensacola FL to Richard Ellis Sr and Dorothy Elizabeth Marsh. Richard was a Marine right after high school and retired from Georgia Pacific paper mill after 34 years of employment. He was a great father and loved by many people. Richard was a man of his word and lived a long life putting others before himself. He took care of his family & friends, always making sure they were provided for.