Harrill Ross Ellis, 83, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Mr. Ellis was born on December 17, 1938 in Cleveland County, NC a son of the late Miller Ross Ellis and Ella Gertrude McSwain Ellis. He was retired from textiles. Mr. Ellis was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lincolnton where he served as a deacon and also served in various other capacities at the church. He also volunteered with Scout Troop Pack 72 in Lincolnton.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Ellis; two brothers, Herbert and Billy Joe Ellis; two sisters, Vernie Bess and Louise Ward and a stepdaughter, Karyn Jean Williamson.

Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Jean Lancaster Ellis of the home; two daughters, Nicki Huntsinger and husband, Rev. Douglas Huntsinger of Elgin, SC; Jodi Parker of Shelby; one stepdaughter, two stepsons and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4:45PM to 5:45PM on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00PM at Bethel Baptist Church in Lincolnton with the Revs. Rick Hensley and Richard Jenkins officiating.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Bethel Baptist Church Youth Fund, 200 Bethel Church Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Ellis.