Ned Thomas Ellis, Sr., 82, a resident of Ft. Deposit, AL died on Monday, July 7, 2014.  Private graveside services will be held for the family.  The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at Bethel Baptist Church in Ft. Deposit, Ala.  Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife, May Green Ellis; children, Marsha Cook (Bill) of Montgomery, Ala., Katie Madaris (Chuck) of Hope Hull, Ala., Ned Thomas Ellis, Jr. (Melissa) of Hope Hull, Ala., Ellen Burkett (Ronald) of Greenville, Ala.; grandchildren, Anna McKee (Graves), Reynolds Cook, Charlie Madaris (Carrie), Kathleen Evans (Bradfield), Tyler Ellis (Sarah), Stinson Ellis (Alison), Taber Ellis (Grace), Salley Thompson (Trent), Cliff Burkett; eight great-grandchildren, and brother-in-law, Melvin Warren.

Donations may be made to the Alabama Cattleman’s Scholarship Fund, 201 South Bainbridge St. Montgomery, AL 36102, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, P.O. Box 230685, Montgomery, AL 36123, or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.dunklinanddanielsfh.com.