Donald B. Ellis, 94

Published 11:34 am Thursday, August 29, 2024

Donald B. Ellis, 94, of Danville, KY passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sara Helen Ellis. Donald was born on September 4, 1929 in Boyle County, KY to the late Boyd and Anna Mae Hafley Ellis. Donald worked for Corning Glass for many years as a supervisor. Donald was a member of Indian Hills Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Glenda Warren (Gary) of Danville, KY and Jennifer Webb (Bob) of Danville, KY; grandchildren, Dr. Clay Warren of Lexington, KY, Tiah Osbourn (Eric) of Stanford, KY, Kristi Boaz (Chris) of Lexington, KY, and Kasey Webb (Melissa) of Forkland, KY; and five great grandchildren. Donald along with his wife and parents was preceded in death by a son, Rockland Ellis; and three brothers, Harold, Stanley, and James Ellis. Funeral services was 1:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2024 at Preston Pruitt Spurlin Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Crowe officiating. Visitation was 11:00 am until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow the funeral at Bellevue Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Kevin Dunsmore, Tony Dunsmore, Bill Fox, Kyle Mason, Eric Osbourn, and Chris Boaz. Honorary pallbearers are Charles “Buck” Goode, Eugene Ellis, and Rose Daughtery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donald’s memory to Indian Hills Christian Church Building Fund at 1200 Lexington Rd. Danville, KY 40422. Preston Pruitt Spurlin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.preston-pruitt.com

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