Lawrence A. "Larry" Ellis, age 81, beloved husband for 59 years to Sharon M. Ellis. Loving father of Randy (Stefanie) Ellis, Brian (Sherry) Ellis and Kimm Ellis. Cherished grandfather of Eric (Michelle), Brad, Miranda (William) Whitford, Micah, Noah, Kortney and Jordan. Dearest great-grandfather of Aubrey and Coralee. Fond brother of Bobbie and the late Eileen and Mel. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Please join the Ellis Family for a Celebration of Life Service with a Luncheon to follow Saturday, August 19, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at The Compass Church, 1551 E. Hobson Road, Naperville, IL 60540. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to one of the following charities in his name: St. Jude Children's Hospital, http://giftfunds.stjude.org/11048602 or Wounded Warrior Project, https://fundraise.woundedwarriorproject.org/RTT/donation/Individual/In-Memory-of-Larry-Ellis1. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.