James R. Ellis
August 28, 1941 ~ January 7, 2022
James R. Ellis I, 80, longtime Mooresville resident, passed away January 7, 2022, after a brief illness. Mr. Ellis was born August 28, 1941, in San Jancinto, Indiana, to the late Leslie Raymond and Florence Gladys (Koelmel) Ellis. He married Phyllis Marie Ann (Abrams) Ellis on March 21, 1969, and she preceded him in death on October 14, 2021.
He graduated from Columbus High School. Jim worked for many years for Indianapolis Power & Light as a telecommunications specialist. He retired in 2001. He was an active amateur radio operator, using the call sign K9BUD. Jim enjoyed working with computers and was quite interested in free to air satellite. He will be fondly remembered by his loving family for his intelligence, kindness, and gentle nature.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Garland “Pete” Abrams.
Survivors include sons, Leslie Lonnie Ellis and James Robert Ellis, II; grandchildren, Benjamin Loren Ellis, Stephen-Paul James Ellis, and William Bradley Ellis; great grandchildren, Rowan Scott Ellis and Trey William Ellis.
Jim’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Friday, January 14, 2022, 1 to 2 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Donna and I have been Jay & Phylis neighbors for 29 years. They were always friendly , loving & caring. We could not asks for better friends. We will miss them greatly. Well wishes and all our love ; Donna & Denny Rose ❤ߌ¹ ❤
The best neighbors for 29 years. We will miss you.
When Bro Ellis was at the Monrovia church of the Nazarene, I have fond memories of His passion of worship as He led the church in the worship of music. He would often share uplifting testimonies and nearly every week read one of His many poems that exalted the God and father of our Lord Jesus. His passion for the Jesus was part of my story in rededicating my life to the Lord, and for that I’ll be eternally gratefully.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Koelmel Cousins: Nolan and Mary, Laura Payor, Mary Ann McCoy , Ted Koelmel and Norman Koelmel
Victor and Judy ( Abrams) Mabry