Ian Andy Ellis

Ian Andy Ellis, age 23 months and 3 weeks, passed peacefully from the arms of his parents into the arms of Jesus on October 9, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Ian laughed and smiled throughout his brief life, bringing joy and happiness to everyone he knew. Ian fought the valiant fight against Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP) his entire stay on Earth. Ian is the son of Wae and Mary Ellis of Centre. He was the answer to their prayers, and they waited for his birth with joyful expectation. During his brief visit on earth, he enjoyed “flying” with his daddy, magical light shows, holding his monkey, being rocked by his parents and grandparents, and snuggling with his mommy. He had a contagious personality and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, Ian is also survived by his grandparents, Tom “Pops” and Monie “Nonnie” Kelly, and Andy “PapE” and Frieda “MimE” Ellis; great-grandparents, Dub and Sue Ellis, Woodrow and Venice Rains, Carolyn Wrenn, Erna Mae Kelly; aunts and uncles, Shane and Andrea Givens, Matthew and Kyla Kelly; and special cousins; Colin and Ellisan Givens, Owen Kelly. He was preceded in death by his great grandfathers, Ervin Wrenn and JT Kelly. Pallbearers will be Ian’s best friends Colin and Ellisan Givens (Shane Givens), Owen Kelly (Matthew Kelly), Ella Kathryn Bryant (Jeremy “JB” Bryant), and Jack Davis (Daniel Davis). Honorary Pallbearers will be Ian’s friends Adam Griffith (Josh Griffith), Mack Richardson (Luke Richardson), Reid and Owen Jacoway (Brad Jacoway), and Walker Davis (Dain Davis). Visitation will be held Monday, October 12, 2009 from 1:00 – 4:00 at Perry Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 5:00 PM at Centre First Baptist Church, with a private family and friends graveside service afterwards. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rhizokids International, P.O. Box 796, Centre, AL 35960. You can read Ian’s story at www.caringbridge.org/visit/ianandyellis In honor of Ian, Team Ian’s Extravaganza will go on as planned at The Roc in Centre, AL on Sunday, October 11 from 2-5 PM. We are in the fight for the cure!!!! PDF Printable Version

Ian Andy Ellis

October 16, 2007 - October 9, 2009