May 2, 1936 ~ August 29, 2021 (age 85)
Jack was born on May 2, 1936 to Emma and Leon Ellis of Whiteville. Jack married the love of his life, Yvonne, on November 22, 1956 and he has adored her for 65+ years. Together they raised two sons, Keith and Tim and his favorite daughter, Karen. Jack was the owner of Jack’s Motor Parts, Inc. for 53 years. He enjoyed repairing and restoring cars. He was an instrument rated pilot and enjoyed flying his plane for many years. In recent years Jack took delight in also being the breakfast chef and entertaining friends and family at the Madison House Bed and Breakfast owned by he and his wife Yvonne.
Above all, Jack loved the Lord. His life was a witness to his faith. If you knew Jack, you knew that he loved deeply. He was selfless and his servant heart was evident in his actions. He always put others above himself. He would help anyone and never expect anything in return. He was a gentle, quiet and humble man who reflected the love of God through everything he did. His example gave others courage and strength to live their best life and bring glory to God in their own walk with the Lord.
Jack is preceded in death by his brother Rev. William Leon Ellis and sisters Joyce Harrelson, Martha Boren, and Ruby Esworthy. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Sellers Ellis, son and daughter in law, Keith and Drenda Ellis of Sandston, VA, son, Tim Ellis of Marietta, GA, daughter and son in law, Karen and Jim Hinden of Woodstock, GA, granddaughters Ashley Clark (Jonathan) of Tulsa, OK and Alexis Katina (Joshua) of Franklin, TN.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Northwood Church, 2672 James B. White N., Whiteville, with Rev. John Hedgepath. Burial will follow the service at Whiteville Memorial Cemetery, 1013 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville.
The family request that visitors to the home and during the funeral service, please take proper precautions by wearing a mask and observe social distancing.
