Jeffrey L. "Jeff' Ellis

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Ellis was born in Michigan City, IN to the late Carrie E. “Catliver” Anderson and Marion “Buddy” Wright Ellis on June 1, 1970.

On February 28, 2005 in Las Vegas he married his soul mate Brenda Ann Daniel.

Jeff attended Michigan City area schools from pre-school through high school.  He also attended college at Ivy Tech Community College.

Jeff was a loving devoted husband, father, paw paw, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, and friend. He was a happy soul who never met a stranger and ALWAYS made you laugh.  He loved driving around town with the love of his life “Chevy”; which is his Red 2006 Chevy Silverado Z71. He would be out and about town daily talking to old friends, family, or even someone he just met having conversations about his 3 favorite topics, which were politics, family, and food. He considered himself the “Grill Master” and received countless compliments on his barbeque.

He loved road trips with family, fishing, doing yardwork, and small home projects. He also loved a good debate, which he did every season, defending the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears.  Jeff enjoyed attending Sunday service for worship. He was a member of Pleasant Hill MB Church for over 20 years where he not only worshiped, but help with the maintenance and lawn care.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving devoted wife and best friend Brenda A. Ellis; daughters, Jazzmine Lynn (“E”velle) Cheeks of Oahu, HI, Shadenae Daniel of Atlanta GA, and Shanterria Daniel, of Michigan City, son Xavier Ellis of Washington DC, bonus sons Omisemon Coleman of Atlanta Ga, De’Mario Bivens of Michigan City IN, Bonus mother Mattie Wilkins, 6 grandchildren JaKayla Duncan, Zxaire Ellis, Milan Harris, A’brionce Coleman, “E”velle Cheeks Jr and Monroe Bivens, brothers Darnel (Patricia) Ellis and Steve Ellis both of Michigan City IN, Marlon (Cynthia) Ellis and James Ellis of Oklahoma City Ok, Cary “KK” Arnold of Detroit MI, Mario (Linda Kaye) Ellis of Michigan City, brother in-law Jerry (Elaine) Daniel, of Michigan City IN, God-brother Dawon Hatchett Sr of South Bend IN, sisters Connie (Steven) Sanders of Noblesville IN, Doris (Vernon) Metcalf of Michigan City IN, and Charlene (Clifton) Spicer of Milwaukee WI, sisters in-law, Mary (Robert) Daniels, Marilynn Smith, and Julia Arnold all of Michigan City, IN, Amy Daniel of Norwalk, IA, and lifelong friend Craig McCray, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Jeff peacefully departed this life in his sleep at home on Wednesday August 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Carrie E Anderson and Marion “Buddy” Wright Ellis, in-laws Bernice and Cosie Daniel Jr, God Mother Angel Torrance brothers Barry Arnold, and David “Puncho” Smith, brothers-in-law Earlee Daniel, Willie D Daniel, Cosie D. Daniel lll, a sister Linda Jean Ellis, sister-in-law Julia Kay Smith.

A Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11am at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 717 E. 10th St. Michigan City, Indiana 46360 with Pastor James E. Lane Jr., to do Eulogy. Viewing will be 10 am until time of service at the Church. A visitation will be Friday, August 19, 2022 from 4 to 7pm at Coleman and Hicks Chapel 101 N. Karwick Rd. Michigan City, Indiana 46360. 

To those of you who don’t see your name in print; please know that we love you and hope you understand during this time.
 

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