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Nathaniel Ellis, III

June 2, 1964 ~ June 15, 2021 (age 57) 57 Years Old

Nathaniel Ellis, III Obituary

Nathaniel Ellis, III "Papa" was the only child of Nathaniel Ellis, Jr. and Essie Ellis. Nathaniel was a graduate of Crosby High School. He was an accomplished salesman for a large plumbing supply company for over 30 years in Houston, until his health declined.

"Papa" was preceded in death by his father Nathaniel Ellis, Jr. On June 15, 2021 in Houston, he was called home to glory. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Essie M. Ellis; his children, Nathaniel Ellis, IV and wife Christina, Deshawn Ellis and his favorite daughter, Marquita. And along this journey he was also blessed with beautiful grandchildren, Nehemiah, Danile, Malachi, KJ, Ariyah  and Andre. His uncles, Weldon and Arthur Ellis and Charles and Joe Wilson. Aunt, Gloria Wilson. God-brothers and sisters; Johnny, James, John, Theresa, Jackie, Sharon, Ronnie and Stanley. He is also survived by a host of cousins, other relatives and friends who he loved.

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Services

Visitation
Sunday
June 20, 2021

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Tommy E. Taylor Funeral Home
844 E. Guadalupe Street
La Grange, TX 78945

Funeral Service
Sunday
June 20, 2021

11:00 AM
Tommy E. Taylor Funeral Home
844 E. Guadalupe Street
La Grange, TX 78945

Interment following funeral service
Sunday
June 20, 2021

Gay Hill Church Cemetery
7003 East State Hwy 71
La Grange, TX 78945

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