Debaun Funeral Home

Charles E. Ellis, 78, of Terre Haute, died Friday September 3, 2010 at Regional Hospital. Charles was born on August 8, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John and Dora Mae Ellis. He is a graduate of Prairie Creek High School. Charles served his country as a member of the U.S. Army from November of 1952 to November 1954. He married his wife Violet “Jeannie” Ellis on December 23, 1955. He retired from Weston Paper in 1996, where he worked as a weigh master. Charles was a member of the Sycamore Strummers, and bowled in Monday and Wednesday senior leagues at Terre Haute Bowling Center. He loved the outdoors, and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, and Sycamore lady’s basketball.
Charles is survived by his wife, three sons, Ronald “Ron” Ellis and his wife Kathy, David Ellis and his wife Sharon, Brian Ellis, a daughter Karen Oxendine and her husband Robert, all of Terre Haute, nine grandchildren, Andy Ellis, Molly Ellis, Jessica Ellis, Brent Ellis, Chelsea Ellis, Ethan Ellis, Katie Chironna, Kasi Oxendine, Brylynn Ellis, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 8th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, with funeral services beginning at 1:00 P.M. with _________________ officiating. Burial will take place in New Harmony Cemetery, with military rites performed by _________. Charles family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to American Diabetes with envelopes available at the funeral home.