He was born to the Union of late Colen and Ruth (Cannon) Ellis.
Butch accepted Christ at an early age as a member of the Greater Mount Eagle Baptist church
in Racine Wisconsin.
He graduated from Washington Park high school in 1975.
Butch worked many various jobs. He was most proud of his maintenance and handyman gigs.
These were not jobs for him. He took pride in doing such work.
Butch's passion and joy came from cooking grilling and creating his special seasonings for his
friends and family.
His memories will live on with his Son Kwamé Ellis and grandchildren Kwamé Ellis II and Shania
Ellis of Atlanta Ga.Sisters Patricia Ellis, Theresa Ellis, Tamara Ellis, and Regina (Joey) Riley.
His four nieces five nephews and a host of great and great great nieces and nephews. A special
great uncle Quincy (Mildred) Cannon and Aunt Merinda Sue Ellis Gilbert.
He further leaves to cherish his memories two very dear friends Karen and Jodi.
In addition to his parents Butch was preceded in passing by his brother Ivan Jones and
grandparents (Paternal) Walter Ellis and Novella York (Maternal) Gertrude Cannon Dortch.
