Glen Ellis

Glen Mitchell Ellis passed away at the age of 60 after a long illness on December 1, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Birmingham. Glen was predeceased by parents William A. "Billy" and Mary Evelyn King Ellis, grandparents Alvin and Bonnie Tidwell Ellis and Stephen Arthur and Jennie Self King. He was also predeceased by special cousin Alan Pass and wife Debbie, all of Blountsville. He is survived by wife Linda Robertson Ellis, brothers Don Ellis (SuNell), Mt. Olive, Gary Ellis (Joan), Cleveland, Johnny Ellis, Blountsville, and sister Sharon Laird (Wes), San Antonio, Texas. Nephews and nieces, Donnie Ellis, Carrie McCollum (Tim), Brett King (Danya), Zeb King, Seth King (Mary Alice), Matt Ellis, Aimee Ellis, Steve Ellis, Chris Ellis, Renae Kelley, Austin Laird, Braeden Laird; great nephews and nieces, Issac, Macy, Layla and Cameron Kelley, Tara, Sable (Robby), Justin, and Trevor Ellis. He is also survived by special cousins Tonya Hadder and Betty Sterling with whom he shared many Sunday dinners. Glen spent most of his life on or near the family farm. He was a 4th generation descendant of Stephen Jonah King, one of the first settlers of Berry Mountain. He was a graduate of Cleveland High School, Wallace State Community College and later attended Auburn University. He worked many years as a heavy equipment operator in the coal mines, retiring from McCrory Construction. He was a devoted member of Lester Memorial United Methodist Church and loved his church family. He enjoyed special times with his friends and his nieces and nephews who will miss his wit and humor. He was a lifelong Auburn fan, enjoying going to football and basketball games and making many special memories with his brother, Don. He was a special person with compassion for those in need and will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 4th from 5PM until 7PM at the Blount County/Cleveland Funeral Home. Funeral Service for Glen will be at 11AM on Thursday, December 5th at Lester Memorial United Methodist Church. He will lie in state at the church an hour prior to service. Burial to follow at Dailey's Chapel Cemetery in Rosa. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Norma Bynum Scholarship Fund Lester Memorail Methodist Church P. O. Box 626 Oneonta, AL 35121