OBITS: ELLIS, John Freeman - 12 Feb 1966 - McCreary Co, KY
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 00:28:13 -0500
Submitted by: Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen (TNGirl@icx.net)

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FROM THE WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES

Ellis, John Freeman was born October 20, 1880, deceased this 
life February 12, 1966 at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 
23 days.

He went in service July 25, 1899 and fought for the freedom 
of his country in the Spanish-American War. He was a member 
of Masonic Lodge No. 695, F. & A.M.

He professed a hope in Christ and joined the New Salem Church, 
February 18, 1905, later moved his membership to Mount Zion 
Church, then came as a charter member to organize the 
Pentecost Baptist Church September 7, 1929 where he remained 
a member until the end.  

He united in marriage to Delilah Cross Ellis July 14, 1901 
and to this union was born three sons of which two preceded 
him in death.  

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Delilah Ellis; 1 
son, Melbert Ellis of Oneida, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren and 
13 Great Grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.  
We feel our loss is his eternal gain in glory.