Stephen Ellis

Stephen Ellis passed away Aug. 13, 2022. He was born in Fresno, Calif. in 1957, he lived there until his family moved to Georgia.
He met his first wife Peggy in 1977. They raised four children and lived in several states before moving to Joplin in 2010 where Peggy passed away. He married Carole two years later and gained two stepchildren.
As a forklift repair technician, he worked for many companies. He regularly worked in church ministry.
He was preceded in death by his father William “Pete,” mother Phyllis and wife Peggy.
He is survived by his wife Carole, two stepdaughters, four children, six siblings, five grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
His memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at Southside Baptist Church 4249 E. 13th St., Joplin, MO 64801. Address flowers to Southside Baptist.