Mr. Bruce "Dutch" Ellis

ELLIS, Mr. Bruce "Dutch" - Age 81, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Heritage Manor. Family hour 10:30 AM Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Cathedral of Faith C.O.G.I.C., 6031 Dupont St., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Superintendent Christopher Martin officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd ., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 AM Wednesday. Mr. Ellis will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday. Mr. Bruce “Dutch” Ellis was born on September 1, 1937 in Barnesville, Ohio, the son of Virginia (Ellis) Union and Miller Stephens. He attended and graduated from Barnesville High School. Upon graduating from high school, Bruce enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country for 10 years before receiving an Honorable Discharge on August 6, 1964. After being discharged from the Air Force, Bruce worked for Tirex Corporation. He lived in Medina, OH for many years before moving to Flint, Michigan. It was here where he began working for General Motors Corporation (GM). Bruce started as a Supervisor. He was a diligent worker and took pride in his work. Due to his impressive work ethics, he matriculated through the ranks and was promoted to General Foreman at Flint Truck & Bus. In this position, he possessed superb management and leadership skills. Many that worked under Bruce’s leadership often said that he was the best supervisor that they’ve ever had. He was a no-nonsense person and you knew when he meant business, but they would always say how he was fair and equitable. Bruce retired from GM in 1999. While working at GM, He met the love of his life, Marilyn. Bruce and Marilyn said “I do” on April 17 1996, on the Island of the Bahamas. They spent many years together enjoying life and traveling together alongside with cousins, Winston & Carolyn Walker. After Bruce’s retirement, he took on his favorite hobby of gardening. He loved to garden and plant his vegetables every year. Bruce was proud of his garden. You could always find ripe and fresh vegetables that had been tenderly cared for by Bruce. He was a member of Living Word Ministry before recently becoming a member of Cathedral of Faith Ministries. Bruce was an all-around great guy, very giving and the favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bruce “Dutch” Ellis is survived by: loving and devoted wife, Marilyn of Flint; son, Phillip Sr. (Deborah) Ellis of Akron, OH; special-step-daughter, Felicia (Pastor Christopher E. Sr.) Martin of Grand Blanc, MI; step-son, Charles Jr. (Jennifer) Knox of Flint; 7 grandchildren, Lauren and Phillip Ellis Jr., both of Akron, OH, Lauren and Christopher Martin Jr., Cameron (Breanna) Martin, all of Grand Blanc, MI, Anaya and Charles Knox III, both of Flint; brother, Mark Union of Medina, OH; 4 sisters-in-law, Ora Gipson, Ruby (Pastor Johnny) Kidd, all of Flint, Nell Jean Duncan of Baltimore, MD and Glorious Anderson of Saginaw, MI; brother-in-law, Charles (Sheila) Ogburn of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including special friends, Stonewall Johnson, Lewis and Clementine Wright, Eugene Rutledge and Elder Carl Arthur. Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by his son, Bernart Ellis; mother, Virginia Union; father, Miller Stephens; sister, Mary Newsome; brothers, Steve Union and Bernard Curtis; and special sister-in-law, Marjorie Eubanks. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Venkatasiva Peram, AAHHC Home Health Care, Genesys Health Park, Dr. Alexander Malayev, The Burr Blvd. Block Club, Monica Joshua and the entire Cathedral of Faith Ministries Church family.

Mr. Bruce "Dutch" Ellis

September 1, 1937 - October 10, 2018