Thomas Michael Ellis
February 27, 1949 ~ February 3, 2008
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, February 8, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Thomas Michael “Tommy” Ellis, Sr., 58, of Leonardtown, MD died February 3, 2008 at his residence. Born February 27, 1949 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late John William and Edna Mae Ellis, Sr. He was the loving husband of Brenda Lee Ellis whom he married on February 26, 1973 in Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his children: Mike Ellis and his wife Rebecca of California, MD, Wendy Ellis and her fiance’ Michael Lee, Sr. of Leonardtown, MD and Cindy Longfield and her husband Patrick of Hollywood, MD; siblings: Anne Aeby of Newark, OH, Joseph Ellis of Harrington, DE, June Twinam, Bernard Ellis, Donald Ellis and Lillian Prettyman all of Leonardtown, MD, Mary C. Gilkerson of Danese, WV, Peggy Johnston of California, MD, Dorothy Brown and Charles Ellis both of Dunn, NC; 9 grandchildren: Emily Lee and Alexis Longfield both of Dameron, MD, Christian Ellis, Madison Ellis and Jordan Ellis all of California, MD, Bryan McDonald and Chase Longfield both of Hollywood, MD and Michael Lee, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: John Ellis, Jr., James Ellis and Walter Ellis; granddaughter: Kimberly Ellis. Mr. Ellis was a life long St. Mary’s County resident where he graduated from Chopticon High School Class of 1967. He worked for 42 years as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, playing cards, watching wrestling and old westerns, going for walks, telling stories, listening to music and spending time with his family. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 8, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Mike Ellis, Patrick Longfield, Michael Lee, Sr., Charles Ellis, Christian Ellis and Bryan McDonald. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Paul Tippett, Jr. and Pat Hurley.
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“so sorry to hear of your loss. he was uncle tommy to me and always had a smile for anyone he met. im going to miss him, he was a great man with a big heart. may he rest in peace. my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. i know this is a difficult time but hes in a better place now. he will always be in our hearts.”
“Brenda – We heard of Tommy’s passing this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“”BRENDA, WAS SO SHOCKED TO HEAR OF TOMMY DEATH. OUR PRAYER GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.” “
“Brenda & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Tommy passing away. He was a sweet man. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Shirley Trossbach & Bucky Bellere Jr.”
“Our deepest condolences are with your family”
“”Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May fond memories help you in your time of sorrow.””
“I was blessed to meet Uncle Tommy before his passing. Although I did not know him well, he is missed & loved. Aunt Brenda & family, my prayers are with you.”
“Your family is in our prayers. Wendy, we are really sorry for your loss. “
“MRS. ELLIS AND FAMILY, SO SORRY ABOUT TOMMY. DIDN’T KNOW HE WAS SO SICK AND WAS SHOCKED WHEN WE HEARD HE DIED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL”
“Dearest Brenda, Wendy, Mike and Cindy, As time goes on, please believe that your overwhelming heartache will get a little more tolerable as sadness drifts away. The many good and happy memories will come to mind to comfort you all. The Lord has a way of doing this. Thank God for Tommy’s warmth, friendliness and hilarious sense of humor. He created many joyful memories for you all to look back on in your times of sorrow. Until a person has gone through the pain of losing a close loved one, they cannot understand these feelings. Please accept peace in knowing that Tommy would not want you all to grieve unmercilessly. He was a special man who will be missed by every person whose lives he touched while he was here on earth. Tommy has left behind many wonderful memories that will forever come to mind over and over to all of the people who knew him. Tommy was a very lucky man to be surrounded by so much love and I know that he knew that and was thankful he had such a loving family. You all now have a very special angel to share with during happy times as well as to guide you through life’s trials and tribulations. Death is a difficult part of life to accept, but try to take comfort in knowing that there are things worse. There is no suffering where Tommy is…only tranquility. Pray that the many loved ones left behind will be fortunate enough to share in the infinite serenity that has been bestowed upon Tommy. Just remember, one day you will all meet again. Until then, continue on with life as Tommy would want you all to do….as the happy, loving and close family that you are. He would not want you all to suffer in misery over losing him. Our lives on earth are actually extremely short compared to eternity in Heaven. Move on and live each day with pride and gratitude for having Tommy as long as you did and try to turn your sorrow into thankfulness for the blessed time you all had with him. As life continues, many wonderful experiences will happen and know that Tommy is there sharing in spirit. Remember this: in the hearts of those who loved him, he still lives…and always will. “