In Memory Of
Leon J. Ellis
1926
2024
Leon J. Ellis
April 1, 1926 — February 7, 2024
Leon J. Ellis, 97, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born April 1, 1926 in Hanover, Kansas, the son of William H. and Georgia F. (Wickham) Ellis.
Leon graduated from Hanover High School. He was employed as an Electrician for the Santa Fe Railroad for 35 years before retiring on June 15, 1987. He served as an Elder at the Highland Park Church of Christ and later attended Quivira Heights Church of Christ and California Acres Church of Christ.
Leon married Jean A. Clark on September 18, 1944 in Washington, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, William Ellis, Carl Ellis, Thomas H. Ellis, and Juanita P. Brouhard.
Survivors include children, Patty (Fred) White, Kenneth Ellis, two grandchildren, Kimberly (Scott) and Richard (Darlene) and two great-grandchildren, Emily and Kaylee.
A Celebration of Leon's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Mount Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Inurnment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Leon's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to California Acres Church of Christ, 2200 SE 21st St., Topeka, Kansas 66607or to Interim Hospice Care, 1251 SW Arrowhead Rd., Suite 103, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.
To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com.
Leon graduated from Hanover High School. He was employed as an Electrician for the Santa Fe Railroad for 35 years before retiring on June 15, 1987. He served as an Elder at the Highland Park Church of Christ and later attended Quivira Heights Church of Christ and California Acres Church of Christ.
Leon married Jean A. Clark on September 18, 1944 in Washington, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, William Ellis, Carl Ellis, Thomas H. Ellis, and Juanita P. Brouhard.
Survivors include children, Patty (Fred) White, Kenneth Ellis, two grandchildren, Kimberly (Scott) and Richard (Darlene) and two great-grandchildren, Emily and Kaylee.
A Celebration of Leon's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Mount Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Inurnment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Leon's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to California Acres Church of Christ, 2200 SE 21st St., Topeka, Kansas 66607or to Interim Hospice Care, 1251 SW Arrowhead Rd., Suite 103, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.
To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Leon J. Ellis, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel
Celebration of Life
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Mount Hope Funeral Chapel & Cemetery
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