Ed Ellis

Obituary for Joseph Edward Ellis III (Ed)

Joseph Edward Ellis III (Ed), born on August 13, 1950, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Epperson Ellis; his two daughters, Abigail Margaret Ellis and Amy Ellis Kave; his cherished grandson, Parker Anthony Kave; and his siblings: Mark Anderson Ellis, MD (Judith); Margaret (Peggy) Ellis Caton (Bill); Christopher Richard Ellis (Sally); Robert Randall Ellis; and Joan Ellis Delk (John). He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven O'Mara Ellis; his mother, Margaret Anderson Ellis; and his father, Joseph Edward Ellis, Jr.

A Navy veteran, Ed graduated with honors in Finance from the University of South Florida. After giving his life to Christ in his 20s, he attended and graduated from the Evangelical Institute in South Carolina, where he went on to teach Biblical Studies. He continued to seek ways to teach and minister to others even after leaving the school and was involved in several churches throughout his life, participating in and leading Bible classes whenever he found the opportunity.

Ed loved playing golf with his siblings and found joy in their time together. In his home life, he was a calm, gentle presence, always offering wise advice and a listening ear. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 11th, 2024 at McDonald and Son Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, and on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Funeral services will follow at 3:00pm in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at Georgia Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Evangelical Institute of Greenville.