Book of Memories for Fred Ottie ""Red"" Ellis

Photo shared: Me and Grandpa

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:10:56 EST

Story shared: Tagged with a Nick Name

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:37:43 EST

It all started some 45 years ago. It may have been YMCA basketball or little league baseball with Jeff and Jerry, I don't know. It was apparent that Fred had his eyes on me and it wasn't because of me being a good athlete. We all grew up and went our own ways. Mine was becoming a military man and doing several tours overseas. I came home to settle down and re-connected with Jeff and Jerry, my lifelong best friends. I had numerous occasions to be in the presence of Fred, I was always honored, he was a living hero. You would think that after all of these years Fred would forget my bad habits as a youth, but he didn't. It never mattered if I was fishing with Jeff or Jerry or both. Fred would always call and ask; "You guys doing any good, is "Itchy Butt" with you"? Yes Dad, Jimmy's right here. Fred, I salute you, I thank you for my nick name and God Bless.

Condolence From Randy Watson

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:49:16 EST

I have not seen Fred since he retired from Delco-Moraine. I only have good memories of him.A very fine person.My condolences to his family.God bless.

Story shared: Four Knuckle Heads

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:51:07 EST

I've stared at this key board for more than an hour trying to write an appropriate and fitting story to share with you of my time with Fred. I realized that today, my 56th birthday, represents 46 years of friendship and respect I have shared with Fred...over half his lifetime and most of mine. Fred's sons,Jerry and Jeff have been my brother Jim and my best friends over all those years. The stories,the tales, the life experiences,and episodes of laughter are enumerable. On one fishing trip he called us the four "J'S,...my four knuckleheads". Find us another honey hole Fred, we'll be fishin' with ya soon enough. P.S. We're bringin' our golf clubs too!

Condolence From Chip and Bonnie Erwin

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:37:33 EST

Thinking of you today and sending our sympathy and condolences to you and family. I am sure you have a lot of fond memories of your father/grandfather to hold in your heart to start the healing of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From Cathy Humston-Brogdon

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:36:03 EST

Dear Family & Friends, Know in your heart at this time of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.The Lord gives strength to his people;the Lord blesses his people with peace. All our Love,The Humston Family,Cathy,John and Jim

Story shared: Fishing and Life

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:33:17 EST

I'll never forget when Fred (patiently teaching me how to fish) took me out late at night and I caught a fish so large I thought I had hooked a log. It was the biggest fish I ever caught. Now that I'm older, I realize how much love he had...even for me...laying down his life ( his time and energy ) to share it with me. On another fishing trip, we noticed the weather at the lake seemed strange. We got home about 20 minutes before a Tornado hit us. We all huddled together in the basement of his house...family and dogs of course. The most important story I have is when we were visiting family together in Texas and Fred and Lou both went to the Altar to accept Jesus as their personal savior. Fred was and is a rich man. He left some great treasure behind...he left some of the best people this world will ever know...his kids. He will be remembered.

Photo shared: Main.jpg

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:44:07 EST