Mr. Herbert Lamar Ellis Sr.

April 22, 1926 - October 4, 2016

Mr. Herbert Lamar Ellis, Sr. .Augusta, Ga. – Mr. Herbert Lamar Ellis, Sr.,90, , loving Husband of 71 years to the late Mrs. Anne W. Ellis, entered into rest Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Orange Park Medical Center. The family will have a private service with the Dr. Danny Barton officiating and on Sunday, October 9, 2016. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the residence of Herb and Judy Ellis, 572 Martin Lane, Augusta, GA 30909. A native of Oxford, GA., Mr. Ellis was a resident of Jacksonville, Florida for over 60 years. He was a retired Fire Chief, where he worked for the Department of the Navy in Jacksonville, FL. In August 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis moved to Augusta, which gave them the opportunity to spend time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Ellis was in the Jacksonville Shriner Club for over 50 years. Survivors include his son, Herbert L. “Herb” Ellis, Jr.( Judy) ; two grandchildren, Tripp Ellis (Jenn), and Lance Ellis (Kate); four great-grandchildren, Cal Ellis, Hayes Ellis, Parks Ellis, and Preston Ellis. Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by his parents, John Ellis and Cora Byrd Ellis and a brother, Oscar Ellis and three sisters, Eunice Rogers, Essie Kitchens and Ruby Yearty. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Augusta Exchange Club Charity Fund, PO Box 3884, Augusta, GA 30914-3884.