Darrell Ellis, Sr
- August 30, 1939 - February 6, 2012
- Creston, Iowa
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“So sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. He and I were friends in Leon in the late 1950's and early 1960's. He taught me to chord a guitar and I owe...Read More »
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1 of 22 | Posted by: Allan Bennett - Peculiar, MO
“So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
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2 of 22 | Posted by: Barbara Hays-Ackley - Mercer, MO
“Sorry to hear about your loss Darrell. Thoughts are with you.
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3 of 22 | Posted by: Erin (Allen) Houseton - Omaha, NE
“Take care Darrell and if there is anything I can do please let me know.
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4 of 22 | Posted by: rose vanderpluym - Creston, IA
“Darrell was our neijhbor and friend. We would always talk in yard and kid one another.He was agreat man and Proud of Darrell Jr. who also nice person...Read More »
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5 of 22 | Posted by: Joan Cross - Creston, IA - Friend
“Darrell, I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers! I know that you were very close to your dad...Read More »
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6 of 22 | Posted by: Lucy Black - Murray, IA
“Sorry to hear about Darrells death, We have lost another great guitar player and friend, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fred Rider
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7 of 22 | Posted by: Fred Rider - Murray, IA - Friend
“I will always remember Darrell's great guitar playing and his sense of humor. He use to tease me about my singing when I was young. Especially the...Read More »
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8 of 22 | Posted by: Norma Spicer Kenner - Englewood, CO
“Darrell Jr. I am so sorry to hear about your father. I met him when I was your teacher. We either spoke or waved to each other whenever we...Read More »
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9 of 22 | Posted by: John Walters - Creston, IA
“My prayers are with the family at this time. I would ran into him around town and he always would talk to me. Thinking of you all at this time.
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10 of 22 | Posted by: Tiffany Gale
“Darrell and family--My thoughts are with you.
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11 of 22 | Posted by: Coleen Hogue - Lenox, IA
“Hey Darrell--just happened to see this--very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for ya'!
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12 of 22 | Posted by: John and Jennifer Schnackenberg - KS
“So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my heart and prayers.
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13 of 22 | Posted by: Karen Tucker
“Darrell Jr, I only knew your Father from my parents living next door to you guys for years. I did not realize he was so musically inclined. I wish...Read More »
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14 of 22 | Posted by: Judy Cross - North Liberty, IA
“To Darrell and his family,
The boys and I send our deepest condolences on your recent loss. We pray the Lord will embrace and comfort you at this...Read More »
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15 of 22 | Posted by: Christine Karstens - Creston, IA
“We want to extend our deepest sympathies to Darrell Jr. and his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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16 of 22 | Posted by: Jim & Betty Spangler - Creston, IA
“Mr. Ellis, (I believed I called you that a couple of times too.) I remember sitting in the crowd at the table with you a couple of times watching...Read More »
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17 of 22 | Posted by: Loyal Winborn - Creston, IA
“Darrell (Jr) and family- We are saddened by the loss of Darrell Sr. My memories with Darrell, Jr are endless and would fill a book. Darrell (Jr) is a...Read More »
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18 of 22 | Posted by: Wade and Brandy Stephens Sick and Family - IA
“Our prayers are with you.
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19 of 22 | Posted by: Doug Greene - IA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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20 of 22 | Posted by: Scott and Darla Helm
“I'm so sorry for your loss , and ours.My heart and prayers go out to Darla, Tracey and Darrell.I want to share this bible verse with you. I am the...Read More »
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21 of 22 | Posted by: Sheila Bass (Ellis) - Davenport, IA
“Connie and Little Darrell, So sorry for the loss of Big Darrell he will be truely missed. I will always cherish my memories of him when I would go up...Read More »
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22 of 22 | Posted by: Deb Drake - Minburn, IA - friend
Darrell Ellis, Sr., 72, of Creston, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 at his home. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at the Powers Funeral Home junction of highways 25 and 34 in Creston. Pastor Dan Moore will officiate. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, south of Creston. Family receiving friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family. Online condolences can be left at www.powersfh.com.
Darrell Wesley Ellis, Sr. was born April 30, 1939 in Decatur County, Iowa to Earl Henry Ellis, and Grace Ruth Beatrice (Davis) Ellis. He attended Leon High School. Darrell lived in Leon and started playing the guitar at the age of 12 and began playing professionally at 16. Darrell and Jan Felton, were the parents of Tracey and Darla Felton. Years later, on December 21, 1981, Darrell was united in marriage to Connie (Fuller) Spicer in Creston and became parents of Darrell Ellis, II. He lived in various places, Leon, Davenport, Des Moines, Centerville and most recently in Creston. While being a professional musician all of his life, he worked also at various other jobs, including Dealer's Hobby, Farmall, pipeline work and other construction jobs. He worked throughout the country, traveling through the states of IA, MN, MO, NE, CO, TN, CA, ND, SD, IL and KS performing. Darrell and Connie divorced in 2002. Two of his favorite highlights were performing with Marvin Rainwater and Ernie Ashworth. He was a member of the Musicians Union and also enjoyed fishing.
Darrell is survived by two daughters: Darla Felton (husband Greg) Powell of Des Moines; Angie Spicer (husband Garry) Palmer of Leon; three sons: Tracey (wife Stephanie) Felton of Des Moines; Darrell Ellis, II of Creston; Lonnie (wife Merissa) Spicer of Rogers, Ark.; two brothers: Max Ellis of Davis City, IA.; Robert (wife Martha Ann) Davis of Grand River, IA; his ex-wife: Connie Ellis of Cainsville, Mo.; fifteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Grace Ellis, an infant sister, three brothers: Earl Ellis, Jr, Clarence Ellis, Rex Ellis, Sr, two sisters: Velma Houk and Maxine Nickel and his nephews: Rod Ellis and Roy Houk and Jan (Felton) Kent, mother of Tracey and Darla.
LISTEN TO AUDIO OF FUNERAL SERVICE HERE:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14502536/Ellis%2C%20Darrell%20Service.mp3
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE CREATED BY DARRELL ELLIS, II HERE:
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