Deard Ellis

Deard Ellis, 90, of Cleveland, TN, was called to his heavenly home on April 5, 2018. He was a resident at the Lantern in Collegedale, under the supervision of Larry Griffin (NW), where he received exceptional love and care. He was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church and was a World War II veteran, serving in both the Air Force and the Army. When he returned home from the war, he went to work for the Electric Power Board and eventually retired from there in 1983. He loved to fish and hunt and left behind many fond memories for his family to cherish. Deard was a kind, gentleman, and he had great relationships with his children and grandchildren.
Deard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Martha “Pat” Ellis; parents, Cleve and Iler Belle Ellis; as well as several brothers and sisters.
Deard was a wonderful, loving father and will be greatly missed by his three sons, Raymond (Valerie), Stephen (Joyce), and Larry (Luann) Ellis; five grandchildren, Katrina, Stephen Jr., Andrew, Jenny, and Taylor; and 6 great-grandchildren, Alex, Brock, Logan, Austin, Megan, and Jaden.
The family will hold a private graveside service at Lee Cemetery, in McDonald, TN, where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Martha.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Deard or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Ellis family with these arrangements.