Kenny Ellis

KENNY ELLIS

Mount Plesant

Kenny Ellis, 83, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at his residence. A celebration of life will be

held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St. Friends may call after noon Friday to sign the register. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be directed to ww.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Dean Ellis was born Nov. 10, 1935, in Mount Pleasant. He was the son of William Brian and Mary Ann (Kerr) Ellis. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. On May 2, 1954, Kenny was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Woodsmall. Mrs. Ellis died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her grandson's residence in Moline, Ill.

Kenny began his working career as a mechanic for the former Shafer Motors in Mount Pleasant. He then opened Ellis Auto Service on North Broadway in Mount Pleasant until retirement only a couple of years ago.

Kenny loved to watch football and racing. In his younger years, he was the pit crew for his brother Darrell when he raced.

Those thankful for sharing in Kenny's life include a daughter, Terri Ellis of Mount Union; a brother, Darrel (Shirley) Ellis of Davenport; Kenny's grandchildren, Amin, Josh and Zach Ellis, Elizabeth Bowlin and Alisha Cook; as well as numerous great-grandchildren.

Kenny was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two daughters, Lori Ellis and Jenny Peterson; a sister, Wanda Ford; and a grandson, Silas Fraise.