JEFFREY ELLIS

Jeffrey L. Ellis was born on April 18, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Sharon Perkins Ellis Nelson and Richard “Boo” Ellis. He entered this world five minutes after his brother, Gregory.

Jeffrey, who was affectionately known as Twin, EL, El-Dog, and Jeff, was kind, compassionate, fun loving, and reserved. He was not much for meaningless conversations or interactions. He was not flashy or braggadocios but mellow and laid back. He was loyal and courageous, courageous because he preserved through the obstacles that came his way. He was content with spending time alone watching old westerns, sports and cheering for the Indianapolis Colts. The one sport Jeffrey mastered was basketball and played on the high school team for both Shortridge and John Marshall High Schools.

Jeffrey was very passionate and protective of his family. There are many fond memories of our family gatherings, from eating James Perkins (maternal grandfather) fried chicken every Sunday, sitting around laughing and joking, dancing, enjoying delicious home cooked meals, watching movies, traveling, attending concerts, sporting events together and Turn-up Thursdays, they were all done with immense joy and love. Jeffrey would say “I love you more” and his actions demonstrated just that.

Jeffrey was baptized along with his twin, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, his paternal grandmother’s church, during his sophomore year of high school and sang in the youth choir. He continued to serve God by working at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (TAB) for 27 years. He took immense pride in being the custodian at TAB where he felt appreciated and valued as caring and considerate man.

Jeffrey departed this life on June 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard “Boo” Ellis; his paternal and maternal grandparents; and his twin brother, Gregory Ellis.

His memory will be cherished by his mother, Sharon Nelson; daughters, Brooklyn Ellis and Chelsea Ellis; grandchild, Zaria Ellis; sister, Janice Johnson (Oscar); a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and a loving family at TAB. 

 Humbly Submitted             The Family

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