James Arthur Ellis Jr.
James Arthur “Poppa” Ellis Jr., 71, of Washington, lost his battle with dementia November 13, 2020. He was born November 4, 1949, in Washington, a son of the late James Arthur Ellis Sr. and Margaret Davis Ellis.
Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was a Baptist by faith.
Surviving are his children, Jon Aaron Ellis, Jamie Ellis, John (Ashley) Ellis, Eric Ellis and stepdaughter Desiree Dudley; 12 grandchildren; one brother, David (Chantel) Ellis; two sisters, Patricia Ellis and Margaret Mallory; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased is one grandchild, Abryanna Nicole Ellis; a brother, Charles Ellis; and sisters, Alice Ellis, Gracie Ellis and Helen Newton.
His primary goal in life was taking care of his family and those he considered family. His passions included spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, playing softball and watching the Steelers.
Due to the crowd restrictions and guidelines recommended by the Center for Disease Control, there will be no visitation. A small memorial service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Friday, November 20, at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.