Oscar "Leo" Ellis Jr.
February 28, 1942 - August 27, 2017
Oscar “Leo” Ellis, Jr., age 75, of Higdon, AL went to be with the lord on Sunday August 27, 2017. Mr. Ellis was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving on the front lines during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 106 and founder of the American Legion War Museum at Post 106. Mr. Ellis attended the Bryant Church of God. Preceded in death by his Father Oscar (Boots) Leo Ellis, Sr.; mother and step-father Pauley and R.D. Moore; brother Dickie Moore. Surviving include his loving wife of 45 years Pat Saylor Ellis of Higdon, AL; son Lee (Virginia) Ellis of Bryant, AL; daughter Carrie Ellis of Higdon, AL; grandchildren Michael (Jessica) Ellis, Samantha Bryant, Chris Cuzzort and Allison Holland; great-grandchildren Conner Ellis, Brayden Ellis and Carter Bryant; sister Candy (Joe) Hux; also several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM EST Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the American Legion Post 106 Museum with Rev. Gary Bell and Pastor Randy Taylor officiating. Arrangements by the Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, GA.
Oscar “Leo” Ellis, Jr., age 75, of Higdon, AL went to be with the lord on Sunday August 27, 2017. Mr. Ellis was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving on the front lines during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion... View Obituary & Service Information