Larry Bruno Ellis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Larry Bruno Ellis was born March 7, 1935 in Columbus, Mississippi to Dorothea Ellis and Maurice Williams. Larry attended High School at R. E. Hunt and college at Tennessee State University (Nashville, Tennessee) and Webster University (St. Louis, Missouri). Larry was a member of St. Alphonso Rock, St Louis, Missouri. He was baptized in the Catholic faith on May 9, 1964, St. Rose of Lima Larry was united in Holy Matrimony on December 18, 1960. To this union one daughter was born, Daphne Donice Ellis. Larry’s work history included USAF, AMC, Troscom, AVSCOMS, Pentagon, and U.S. Army of Engineers . Larry was a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Larry had an career with the Department Of The Army. He was Recognized for exceptional performance and services; exceeding normal requirements and outstanding leadership for all duties performed. He received an Achievement Medal for Civilian Service. His last promotion was GM-14. He was also a member of the American Helicopter Society, Certified Integrated Logistic Support Manager, served on the Army General Staff, (authorized to wear General Staff Identification), and attended the U.S. Army Logistics Management College (successful completion of the Army Integrated Logistics Support). After retiring from the Department of the Army, he taught adult education through the St. Louis Public Schools. He assisted students with attaining their GED, job training and acquiring scholarships for college, graduating successfully. He also received various other recognitions and accomplishments. After retiring from adult education, he continued mentoring and tutoring young people. His hobbies were golf, bowling, grilling and home improvement projects. He was preceded in death by special aunts and uncles, Everleana “Mama”, and Albert “Daddy” Pope, John H. and Mattie Ellis, and special friends, Lev Williams and Dr. Lamar Alexander. Larry leaves to cherish his memories: other family members: sisters-in-law ~ Vernice (Eugene) Curry and Amy (William) Irizarry; nieces and nephews ~ Leslie and Sanya Irizarry, Gwendolyn Walker, Kimberly Sanders, DuJuania Deloatch and William (Renee) Smith; grand nephews and nieces ~ Steven (Tommitrea) Sanders, Jasmyne (Jameel) Robertson, Roderick Smith, DeAndre Smith, Jordan Smith, Jaylon Smith, and Briaunia Deloatch; Godchildren ~ Kevin Johnson, Brianna Moore and Efrem Reeves; great grandnieces and nephews; Karmen Thomas, Kiya Thomas and Antonia McCloud Jr.; extended family ~ Phyllis Shelby, Felecia and James Shelby; Mike Scott Sr., Mike Scott Jr., Willie Peoples, Silas Alexander, Jamye Perry Scott, LaTonya Alexander, Sheryl (Bernard) Footman; and son ~ Brittanie (Allen) Manning; special friends ~ Terri Pyant, Nancy Robinson, Patrice Richardson, Kenneth Sprolling, Gertrude Johnson, Roy Jones, Kerrick (Faye) Davalt, Christine and Albert Lee, Thelma Wayne, Francine Webb, Dan and Delmar Shannon; sister ~ Lucretia Burns, Marilyn Dickson, Zenobia and Oscar Hubbard, Stanley and Sandra Burton, Sterling and Elise Burton, Carl Horton, Shonta Bond, Deana Redmond, Dr., Chiquita Johnson (Curtis), Dave Patterson, Theresa Trice, Ann Haney, Adrien Watson, Raomi Moore, Lucille Reeves, Melinda Myles, Jack Scott, Burnis Orr & family

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Larry Bruno Ellis

March 7, 1935 - July 18, 2022