Larry Darnell Ellis Jr.

Larry was an extremely special individual, one who was loved by all he touched. A genuinely good man, a friend to all. To meet Larry you couldn’t help but love him. for he was just that special of a person. Larry looked at his numerous accomplishments and felt it was nothing special, we reminded him of his special gift was a Gift from God. Though we feel that God took him from us too soon, God knew it was time for his special gift to come home and join him in his kingdom, God wanted him to join his rank of angels. You will surely be missed by each and every one of us. We love and miss you dearly and praise God for the 35 year & 11 months he graced us to have you in our lives.

You left a beautiful memory that we shall cherish forever; you are now with God.

Sunrise March 11, 1976

Sunset February 17, 2012

Saturday, February 25, 2012

2:00 p.m.

Crosby Burket Swanson Funeral Home

11902 W Center Road

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

Pastor Gregory C. Ashley

Officiating

Larry Darnell Ellis Jr., was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Rosella Marie Davis-Ellis and Larry D. Ellis Sr. on March 11, 1976 at 6:36 PM. At an early age it was known that Larry was a very special and gifted person. Walking at the tender of one year and one day, reading at the age of 2, he was enrolled in school at the age of 4 and placed into 1st grade due to his advanced knowledge. Yet he was still bored for his knowledge was further advanced than the average 1st graders, he knew sign language, could count to a million all at a tender age of 4. Furthering his education Larry attended Breck School in Minneapolis and later Brownell Talbot in Omaha. After completing his high school education with numerous honors and awards Larry attended The University of Toledo and earned his B.A. in Mathematics. With honors and Cum Laude, he later attended the University of Missouri entered a Masters/Ph.D. Program in Mathematics. Larry earned is Masters of Mathematics at the age of 23, Graduated Cum Laude with College Honors. Other college accomplishments and awards, Who’s Who” Academic Scholars. University of Toledo Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List, Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, USA Today Best and Brightest Nominee (1994, 1995), Student Honors Organization at UT (1993 – 1997).

As a world traveler Larry’s stops included Europe on two separate occasions, China and Singapore to speak at seminars on mathematics. Larry had a profound sense of humor that went along with his numerous accolades he still loved the simple things in life... Trivial Pursuit, Jeopardy, Chef from South Park, to Karaoke in addition to some of his all-time favorite movies being The Christmas Story and Splash. A true love for a variety of music. Larry was extremely serious with his education and just as serious with his family and friends. A loving gentle man who was loved by all who met him. To know him was to love him. On February 17, 2012 after a brief illness God called his angel and gift to us home

Preceded in death by Betty Elaine Ellis (grandmother), William Edward Davis Jr. (grandfather), and He leaves to cherish his memories Rosella M. Davis-Hobbs (Gary) (mother), Larry D. Ellis Sr. (Sharon) (father), Mary Davis (grandmother), Lloyd P. Ellis (brother),

Dwayne Ellis Omaha, NE - Charles Ellis (Yvonne) St. Paul, MN, - Eric Ellis St. Paul, MN - Sheila Ellis St. Paul, MN - Robert N. Trosper Sr. Omaha, NE

William E. Davis III (Liane) East Norwich, NY - Sylvia A. Murphy Knoxville, TN - Ronald D. Davis (Maxine) Knoxville, TN - Stanford E. Davis (Alecia) Knoxville, TN - Stephen L. Davis Sr. (Tanya) Wheaton, IL - Theodore R. Davis Memphis, TN - Ken & Kristy Laurin and family Houston, TX

Plus a host of numerous cousins, friends, and other relatives.