1932
Robert
2013
Robert Benson Ellis
September 21, 1932 — June 26, 2013
Struthers - Robert Benson Ellis, 80, of Struthers, died Wednesday, June 26, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.
Mr. Ellis, affectionately known as Ben, was born September 21, 1932 in Carter, GA, a son of Everett and Thelma Ellis.
Raised in Marietta, GA, Ben attended Sprayberry High School. He came to this area to work for the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company. In 1953 Ben enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Military Policeman in Germany. After his honorary discharge from the Army in 1955, he returned to the area and to the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company where he was a motor inspector and electrician. He retired after 30 years of service from LTV.
Ben was a 32rd Degree Mason with Wick Lodge F&AM 481 and a member of the Aut Mori Grotto.
Ben leaves his wife, the former Jo Ann Letoha, whom he married December 17, 1955; two daughters, Nancy (Eric) McClenaghan of Akron and Sally (Gene) Ripley of Russiaville, IN; two grandsons, Robert McClenaghan of Akron and Adam Ripley of Russiaville, IN; two sisters, Bennie (Charles) George of Powder Springs, GA, and Judy (David) Cobb of Dallas, GA; two brothers, Michael Ellis of Columbus and George Ellis of Dallas, GA; and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Ellis of Boardman and Delores Ellis of Dallas, GA.
Besides his parents, Ben was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Kuenneke, and two brothers, Thomas and Lautt Ellis.
Funeral services will be held at Saturday, 3:00 PM at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers with Rev. Richard Ferris officiating. Friends will be received Saturday from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM at the funeral home.
Ben's family requests memorial contributions take the form of memorial gifts to the Struthers Parkside Church formerly known as Struthers Presbyterian Church, 110 Poland Ave., Struthers, OH 44471 or to the donor's charity of choice.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com .
Mr. Ellis, affectionately known as Ben, was born September 21, 1932 in Carter, GA, a son of Everett and Thelma Ellis.
Raised in Marietta, GA, Ben attended Sprayberry High School. He came to this area to work for the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company. In 1953 Ben enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Military Policeman in Germany. After his honorary discharge from the Army in 1955, he returned to the area and to the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company where he was a motor inspector and electrician. He retired after 30 years of service from LTV.
Ben was a 32rd Degree Mason with Wick Lodge F&AM 481 and a member of the Aut Mori Grotto.
Ben leaves his wife, the former Jo Ann Letoha, whom he married December 17, 1955; two daughters, Nancy (Eric) McClenaghan of Akron and Sally (Gene) Ripley of Russiaville, IN; two grandsons, Robert McClenaghan of Akron and Adam Ripley of Russiaville, IN; two sisters, Bennie (Charles) George of Powder Springs, GA, and Judy (David) Cobb of Dallas, GA; two brothers, Michael Ellis of Columbus and George Ellis of Dallas, GA; and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Ellis of Boardman and Delores Ellis of Dallas, GA.
Besides his parents, Ben was preceded in death by one sister, Juanita Kuenneke, and two brothers, Thomas and Lautt Ellis.
Funeral services will be held at Saturday, 3:00 PM at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers with Rev. Richard Ferris officiating. Friends will be received Saturday from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM at the funeral home.
Ben's family requests memorial contributions take the form of memorial gifts to the Struthers Parkside Church formerly known as Struthers Presbyterian Church, 110 Poland Ave., Struthers, OH 44471 or to the donor's charity of choice.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com .
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