Gary Ellis

Obituary

Gary Ellis went to be with the lord and loved ones who preceded him onto glory on December 14, 2014. He was with Family and loved ones and at peace with his savior Jesus Christ.

Gary touched the lives of many people in a positive, compassionate manner. He was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. Gary was an accomplished business man, owner and operator of Masterbend Muffler & Brake Shop for forty two years, entrepreneur, and drag racer, recognized nationwide for his accomplishments in NHRA and IHRA competition, yet he remained a modest and humble working man.

A proud Marine Corps veteran, he is survived by, and forever remembered by, wife Glenda, son Gary II, grandchildren: Brandon, Tanner, Lauren, Brandon; great granddaughter Saylor, several nieces, cousins, and many close friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father: Berley and Velma Ellis; two sons: Mark and Alan Ellis and three sisters: Sondra Lea, Brenda Sparks, and Linda Ogle.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital located at 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

A graveside service is planned for Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 at 2:30 PM at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Johnny Hood officiating. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 1:30 PM R.L. Queen, Terry Marr, Matt Dillard, Brandon Ellis, Tanner Ellis, and Bud Holmes will be serving as pallbearers. Ronnie Harris, Alvin Howard, and Dr. Harrison Sims are serving as honorary pallbearers.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Gary 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.



Graveside Service
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014


Chattanooga National Cemetery
2:30PM