James R. Ellis

ELLIS - James R. Of Orchard Park, born May 14, 1928, entered into rest on January 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Shirleyann P. (nee Gohr) Ellis; devoted father of James (Loralyn) Ellis, Dawn Ellis, Suzanne (Raymond) Jakubus, Gregory (Jennifer) Ellis and Deborah Walker; cherished grandfather of Shannon (Derek), Morgan, Donald (Erin), Derek (Laura), Raymond Jr. (Nozomi), Raeanne (Billy), Whitney, Riley, Jonathan, Brandon, Luke, Richard, Nikki, Dea, and many great- grandchildren; loving son of the late Gerard and Ruth Ellis; dear brother of William (late Dolores), Robert (Linda), and the late Gary (Linda), late Donald (late Arlene) and the late Jeanette (late Jim); also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. No prior visitation. A Celebration of James Life will be celebrated in Living Water Fellowship, 680 Maple Rd., East Aurora at a later date. Mr. Ellis served in the US Army. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel).