He was born December 1, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert and Alice (McBride) Ellis.
Thomas retired from Reynolds & Reynolds and loved woodworking, reading, and gardening.
He is survived by his daughters, Bethany (Dustin) Cooper and Aerin (Trevor) Donthnier; grandchildren, Khloe and Jackson Cooper, Alexia, Jordan and Melody Donthnier; and his brother, John (Marsha) Ellis; niece, Ashley; nephew, Jason; and many other family members.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 43 years, Susan Ellis.
