Benjamin C. “Ben” Ellis, Sr.

Benjamin C. "Ben" Ellis, Sr. of Valley Park, MO. died on Monday, March 9th, 2015 at the age of 65. He was born in St. Louis, MO. on February 16th, 1950 to the late Edward and Ruth Mae (nee: Storm) Ellis. Ben is survived by his 5 children: Benjamin C. Ellis, Jr., Paul Ellis, April Hatcher, Sherry McKinnon, and Dawn Ellis. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Bob Ellis and Bruce Ellis; grandchildren, Angela Dunn, Nicholas Pugh, Victoria Ellis, Makenzey Kathman, Claire McKinnon; great-granddaughter Audra Lynn Bower. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, sister (Pat), son (Walter), and brother (Beau).

Ben worked as a Machinist for Universal Packaging for many years. He also served his country in the United States National Guard. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.