John C. Ellis
December 4, 1947 - June 19, 2022
John C. Ellis, 74, of New Palestine, Indiana passed away June 19, 2022. He was born December 4, 1947 in Mattoon, Illinois to the late Loe and Dorothy Ellis. John was a 1965 graduate of Mattoon High School. He received his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Howard W. Sam’s Technical College. John was a telecommunications engineer for Indiana Bell/AT&T for over 32 years, retiring in 1999. He owned/operated J.C. Ellis, Inc. Telecom Engineering, for 18 years, retiring in 2017. John married Marie L. Stickle, September 12, 1981. He was a member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), a 50-year member of Oakland Lodge No. 140, F. & A.M., the Murat Shrine, the Flying Fez and the Scottish Rite of Indianapolis. Visitation will be Friday, July 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 East Washington Street. John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Marie L. Ellis; sons, Brian J. (Kelly) and Greg A. (Nicole) Ellis; and grandchildren, Logan J. Ellis, Rosie H. Ellis and Dean A. Ellis. His sister, Nancy Ellis, preceded him in death.
John C. Ellis, 74, of New Palestine, Indiana passed away June 19, 2022. He was born December 4, 1947 in Mattoon, Illinois to the late Loe and Dorothy Ellis. John was a 1965 graduate of Mattoon High School. He received his bachelor's degree... View Obituary & Service Information