Luther Ellis, Jr., the sun has finally set and Luther went home to be with our heavenly father on October 26, 2007 at 9:33 A.M. in his home surround by family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sylvia A. Ellis and his brother, George Ellis and parents Luther and Lillian Ellis, Sr.

He was born on September 14, 1937 to the late Luther, Sr. and Lillian Blatter Ellis. He attended the local public schools and graduating from Stanton High School of Jacksonville, Florida. Later he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, then in the Army Reserve. He retired from Kraft Dairy Group and Commercial Carrier, Inc. And was presently working at Hyundai of North Jacksonville.

He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Glenda Joyce Ephron-Ellis on February 13, 1980. To this union two children was born, Luther III and LaTouris L. Ellis.

Luther (better known to everyone as Big Bubba) gave his life to God at a early age and joined St. Stephen AME Church. But he realize 3 years ago at the age of 67 that God has really Blessed him and it was time he came back to him; and that God had something for him to do. That’s when he said he was ready to be baptized with God’s true and living water and knew he would be forgiven for his sins and be SAVED.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories a loving and devoted wife, Glenda Ellis; son, Luther III; daughters, Cynthia V. Ellis, LaTouris L. Ellis (Toy) and Chiquakia A. Corey; granddaughters, Valencia A. Ellis and Qianna V. Ellis; five great grandchildren; brother, Eddie Ellis (Julie); three sisters, Gloria Allen (Wilson), Lucinda Hicks (Tildon) and Eva Lee Ellis; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends including three very special friends, Pastor Donnie Pierce, Sr., Alfonso and Evangeline McClendon.