Thomas Claude Ellis Jr

Mr. Thomas Claude Ellis Jr, age 95 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14^th, 2020 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Ellis was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired after 30 years of service with Bellsouth in 1981. He loved UT Sports. He was truly a great Father, Husband, and Grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father; Thomas Claude Ellis Sr; Mother:   ; Grandmother: Molly Reeves; and sister: Mary Lou Aldridge. He is survived by:

Wife of 72 years:                    Tillie Ellis of Rockwood, TN

Sons:                                       Thomas Charles Ellis (Rocio) of Boca Raton, FL

                                                Rick Ellis (Linda) of Rockwood, TN

Grandchildren:                      Will Wright (Tuyen) of Knoxville, TN

                                                Kimberly Smith (Ed) of Shelby, NC

                                                Kelley Rice (Brian) of Knoxville, TN

                                                Savanna Ellis of Rockwood, TN

Great-Grandchildren:           Cat Vy

                                                And one baby boy due in two weeks

Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 19^th, 2020 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, TN. Memorial Service will follow at 7:30 with Rick Ellis officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Thomas Claude Ellis Jr.