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Obituary
Darrell Malone Ellis,
78 of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at his home Friday, June 5, 2015. Darrell
was born September 24, 1936 in Scott Depot, WV, a son of the late Lyle and
Millie Guthrie Ellis of Ona. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers,
Bill, Bruce and Willard Ellis and three sisters, Virginia Rayburn, Edna
Kennan and Wanda Ellis. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Louise Henry
Ellis of 57 years; daughter Lisa Kay and son-in-law, Tim Reese; a
granddaughter, Erin Renee Reese Hines and her husband, Kevin; a great
granddaughter, Karlee Alyse Hines; a sister, Romadeda Richardson and several
nieces and nephews. Darrell was in the Air Force 1954 thru 1957 at Travis
Air Force Base in California. He was employed at Heck’s Stores in
Parkersburg and Point Pleasant, WV for 20 years. He and Gladys owned and
operated a dairy farm for more than 30 years. He also welded and constructed
trailers and farm implements for many years. Darrell was a member of the
Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church. He will be sadly missed by his
family and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015
at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday,
June 8, 2015 the funeral home with Rev. Gordon Rutherford officiating.
Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.
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