Bernard Cleo "Buddy" Ellis
January 25, 1940 ~ July 8, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 12 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Bernard “Buddy” Cleo Ellis, 72, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly from Avenue passed away in Leonardtown, MD. Born on January 25, 1940 he was the son of the late Edna Mae and John William Ellis, Sr. Buddy is survived by his siblings: June Twinam, Lillian Prettyman, Peggy Johnston, Donnie Ellis all of Leonardtown, MD., Anne Aeby of Newark, OH., Joseph Ellis of Harrington, DE., Mary Catherine Gilkerson of WVA., Dorothy Brown, and Charles Ellis both of Dunn, NC. He was preceded in death by his siblings; James Ellis, Walter Ellis, John Ellis, and Tommy Ellis.
Buddy attended Margaret Brent High School and graduated in 1961. He worked as a mechanic for Bell Motor Company for 44 years retiring in 2009. Buddy enjoyed playing ball, spending time with family, watching Mash and Bonanza.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 AM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be; Paul Tippett Jr., Patrick Hurley, Greg Tippett, Brad Twinam, Robbie Twinam, and Mike Ellis. Honorary Pallbearers will be; William Bussler, Billy Williams, and Mike Lee. Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD.
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“Buddy was a good man and he would do anything for you we will miss him.”
“I’m sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed. Rest in peace.”
“Buddy’s Family… thinking of you with deepest sympathy and hoping it provides you with comfort to know that others share in your sorrow. God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow. Classmate MBHS.”
“Uncle Budd, I love you and will always miss you. You meant the world to me. I will always be your little grasshopper. R.I.P LOVE SARA!!”
“SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE LOVE YOU.”
“Rest In Peace Uncle Buddy….We love you and we will miss you always. “
“Our condolences go out the Ellis family. We knew Buddy personally, he use to be our neighbor. Buddy was such a great guy and will be truly missed with all our hearts. He would give u the shirt off his back and his last dollar if you needed it. Rest In Peace BUDDY”
“Uncle Budd was the nicest, sweetest, loving person that I have met and meant the world to me as I have and many people meant the world to him. I will always remember the good times we shared and the things he has said to make me laugh. Uncle Budd you were gone too soon and I know you are in a better place now, I will still love you and you will be missed so much by me and others. Rest In Peace. “
“”Our condolences go out the Ellis family”
“Our thoughts and prayers to the Ellis family. May he rest in peace..”
“To the Ellis Family-our thoughts and prayers are with you. As each day goes by many of us will stop and think of you and pray you are coping with this loss. You won’t be alone even if you see no one by your side. Just remember your family and friends are only a phone call away. RIP Buddy. Joe and Snooky”
“ELLIS FAMILY,my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember Buddy as a child growing up around Bell motor co.He would always give me a dime for a bottle of grape pop.I haven’t seen him in yrs.but his kindness will never be forgotten. the little LEONARDTOWN boy. rip my friend”
“Dear uncle Budd I love you and the whole family will miss you dearly. We had some great times together. You were a caring uncle and the best great uncle to my two daughters ever had. Peace. Love you always. Butchy boy”
“Dear bud I can’t believe you gone home with the lord. You meant a lot to a lot of people it doesn’t seem right here without you. I will miss you a lot and we will always think about the good times we had and all the laughs we shared. Always will love you and think about you. Love Lisa “
“Dear’ Brother The family will always love and miss you, we will remeber you in are hearts and prayers. LOVE BROTHER AND SISTERS “
“We all miss you and we all will always love you no matter what I will always be your kitty LOVE KAYLA R.I.P THE BEST BEST UNCLE BUDD EVER!!”
“To family, Please accept my deepest sympathy . Remember our God Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart.”—Psalm 34:18.God’s Word, the Bible, provides the greatest comfort of all. The Christian apostle Paul stated: “I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Acts 24:15) Thinking about the Bible-based hope of a resurrection can be the greatest comfort while grieving the loss of a loved one. “
“Ellis Family~I was so sorry to hear of Buddy’s passing. I worked with Buddy for 8 of his 44 years at Bell Motor Company. He made everyday special. Very dedicated employee, only time he took off was once to go to NC to visit family. If he was having a bad day, he would tell us that he was done with this place and was moving to NC. Every Wednesday and Friday, Buddy would have the Enterprise waiting for me on my desk. Thanks Buddy for all the great memories. You are now reunited with Joe Boy and Joe Russell. RIP Buddy! With Love Donna “
“SO SORRY ABOUT BUDDY’S PASSING,OUR CONDOLENCE TO ALL THE ELLIS FAMILY, BUDDY WAS A ALL OUT GOOD GUY AND WE HOPE THAT HE WILL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND ALL HIS FAMILY.”
“My condolences to the entire Ellis family. Uncle Buddy was such a wonderful man with a big smile! He may be gone but his memories will last forever!!”