Roy Daniel Ellis' Obituary
Roy “Bud” Daniel Ellis, 83, of Castleton, VA passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Culpeper Hospital. He was born May 2, 1941, in Ducktown, TN to the late Hub and Ruby Ellis.
Roy was a native of Blue Ridge, GA, and grew up on Lake Blue Ridge. In High School, he was a two-time State of Georgia champion in typing. After joining the Navy at 17 years old, and serving six years, he spent 30 plus years working for the State Department before retiring in 1991. Then he enjoyed 14 years working with Lockheed Martin, before retiring for good in 2006. He was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church since 1977. Even though Roy camped out in Virginia for 57 years, his heart never left Blue Ridge Georgia. Roy enjoyed spending time outside, cutting wood, and fishing. He especially loved going to his grandchildren’s activities and sporting events.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ann Ellis; three children, Virginia Aten (John), Andrew Ellis, and Daniel Ellis (Karen); and five grandchildren, Nathanael “Nate” Miller (Sarah), Noel Miller, Chad Ellis, Luke Ellis, and Sarabeth Ellis.
In addition to his parents, Roy is preceded in death by one brother, Charles “Dempy” Ellis, and one sister, Virginia June Braden.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 6131 Sperryville Pike, Boston, VA 22713 with Pastor Steve Harrelson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Akins-Cobb Funeral Home, 7871 Blue Ridge Dr., Blue Ridge GA, where a funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Chastain Memorial Park.
An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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