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Thurman "Eli" Henry Ellis
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Obituary for Thurman Henry Ellis Jr.
November 3, 1949 – September 22, 2025
Thurman Henry Ellis Jr., 75, of Trinity, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra “Sandy” Ellis; his daughters Tracie Ellis, Susan Richards, and Lanie Ellis; and his granddaughter Ashley Dodd.
He is survived by his stepdaughter Rebecca Richards; his grandchildren Sarah Richards, Joseph Garner, Gabrielle Allen , Preston Foster, and Justin Dodd; …
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“His favorite way to exercise was by taking long walks, where he could clear his min…
“His favorite way to exercise was by taking long walks, where he could clear his mind and pray…
“His favorite way to exercise was by taking long walks, where he could clear his mind and pray. Even at 73 years old, h…
What were Thurman's favorite artists or styles of art?
“He didn’t have a favorite painter, but he loved the old days and old-fashioned west…
“He didn’t have a favorite painter, but he loved the old days and old-fashioned western style …
“He didn’t have a favorite painter, but he loved the old days and old-fashioned western style — pictures of John Wayne,…
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“He believed deeply in kindness to animals, especially dogs. To him, a dog was more …
“He believed deeply in kindness to animals, especially dogs. To him, a dog was more than a pet…
“He believed deeply in kindness to animals, especially dogs. To him, a dog was more than a pet — they were loyal friend…
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and margaritas, but when he cooked at home he made the best Chinese food in a wok yo…
and margaritas, but when he cooked at home he made the best Chinese food in a wok you could ev…
and margaritas, but when he cooked at home he made the best Chinese food in a wok you could ever imagine — my mouth sti…
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Born
November 3rd, 1949
Passed away
September 22nd, 2025
Trinity, TX
Survived by
Rebekah Richards
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