Meredith “Mel” Allen Ellis, age 64, of Roland, Arkansas passed away on June 30, 2024. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 10, 1959 to parents Harold B. Ellis and Julia Ann (Larch) Ellis who preceded him in death.
Mel is survived by his children Dixie Taylor (Cassius), Walker Tackett, and Michael Wilson (Megan); grandchildren Bethany Taylor, Liam Tackett, and Michael Wilson II; his sisters Kimmie McKee (James), Brenda Faye Ellis Roberts, and Glenda K. Ellis Miller (Billy); nieces and nephews Katrisha Burns (Clint), Chasity Gwyn, Monika Terry (Matt), Destiny (Christie), Ashley (Seth), Justin (Ciara), and Chad (Jules); great-nieces and nephews Heavenlee Gwyn, Harmony Gwyn, Honesty Gwyn-Griffin (Hoyt), Marlie Lewis, Trigger Terry, Adalyn, Luca, Finesse, Serenity, Lathan, and Summer; along with a host of cousins, extended family, special friends Stevie Redmond and Tony Shaw, and many other friends too numerous to name.
Mel was a fisherman. He loved fishing and his friends and family. He would give you the shirt off his back. He may not have had much, but generosity was what he had. He was always willing to help others in need. He was a jokester and loved pulling pranks, especially with his sisters growing up. All the ladies know that Mel was known for his amazing back rubs. He proudly served in the United States Army.
A family-hosted celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm at Lawson Apostolic Church; 807 E Lawson Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I am sure going to miss him, our talks and jokes, and when I caught a big fish, I had to call him, and he was happier that I caught it than me. He was a great brother, I will see you again
We Love You Uncle Mel! Be Sure and Hold Our Spots Until We Can See You Again! Please Hug Cody For Me!!!! You Were The Best Uncle In This World! Thankyou!!! Rest In Love Sir! Love Always, Rosie
We love you uncle Mel
thank you for fighting so hard and long, love you 💗.
To the family I’m so very sorry for your loss. Merideth was a dear and special lifelong friend to me. I pray the days weeks and years moving forward hold only special fond memories. He was truly one of the kindest souls I’ve ever been blessed to know. Rest in love my friend, Until we meet again.
Bro,
You are a Freebird now on your Stairway to Heaven. You are missed & loved by so many. We are so sorry we couldn’t get you home, but you knew it was time to give up the battle. You are finally free of the dialysis! No more suffering or visits to the VA. We love you so much and you will be forever in our hearts. Rest in peace now, until we meet again.
Love from your baby sis and brother n law,
Glenda and Billy Miller
We are gonna miss you uncle Mel.
I’ll miss talking with you weekly CUZ
Golf talk on Sundays about the weekend olay
I will never forget how you reached out to me in 2019 to reconnect after all these years. It meant the world to me. I’ll miss you uncle Mel. You will always be special to me. Save me a seat in heaven! Xoxoxox love you
We love you uncle Mel, we already miss you so much 💕.
Mel, was one of a kind. I didn’t get the opportunity to know him as long as I would have liked. The moment, I met him I knew he was a great person. The “real” deal. I will miss him giving me tips on fishing, listening to stories of his family and close friends whom he dearly loved. He also had a love for my 2 Boston Terriers,. Every time he seen us he would would have his graham crackers and Oakley (My Boston) would beat me to the door to get inside for he and Mel to share the crackers. I would have to pick Oakley up to carry him out when we left. Which tickled Mel. I will forever hold our memories dear to my heart. Also to all the wonderful family I had the blessing of meeting. May God’s strength give you all peace and comfort.
Mel, I love you my dear friend and will miss you forever you put up a hell of a fight and now you are free of pain rest in love and peace like you told me. I will see you on the flip side. Oakley Herc and I love you and miss you already.
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