Nelson Ellis
October 8, 1933 - May 31, 2019
Robert Nelson Ellis, 85, of Rainsville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home. He was born October 8, 1933 in Valley Head to the late John William and Maria Davenport Ellis. Mr. Ellis, known as Coach Ellis to many, spent his 35 year career in education as both a coach and principal in Fort Payne City and Dekalb County Schools. He was a member of Fyffe Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home with burial following in Valley Head Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until the 5 p.m. hour of service. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth H. Ellis; sons Robert Ellis and wife, Marla and Paul Ellis and wife, Kelly; and grandchildren Drew, Laura, Jay Tyler, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his siblings Bill Ellis, Mary Louise Holleman, and Adelaide Biddle.
Robert Nelson Ellis, 85, of Rainsville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home. He was born October 8, 1933 in Valley Head to the late John William and Maria Davenport Ellis. Mr. Ellis, known as Coach Ellis to many, spent his 35 year... View Obituary & Service Information