Michael Lee Ellis
(May 28, 1953 - May 17, 2021)

Michael L. Ellis

   Of Huntington, passed away May 17, 2021, at the V A Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Tekla Ellis, and one brother, Chuck Ellis.  Mike was born in Charleston, WV, on May 28, 1953, to Robert and Tekla Ellis.  Mike was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Huntington and attended Marshall University.

   He is survived by his brother Fred Ellis of Maryland and his partner of 20 years Amanda Leigh Groves.

   Mike served in the Navy and then with the Seabees. He was a professional musician and played drums, harmonica, and ukulele with numerous bands and appeared on Mountain Stage with Nat Reese.

   Mike set up various restaurants and cooked in many of these.  He also worked for the VA as a counselor in mental health.

   He was also an avid car, motorcycle, and Cincinnati Reds fan.

   Visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1015 5^th Ave. in Huntington on May 27^th from 6 PM until 8 PM.  Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington, WV is honored to assist the Ellis family.