Malrie John “Tennie” Ellis, Jr., of Citronelle, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was 59 years old. He is survived by his three daughters, Tina Seeley of Daphne, Lynn Ellis of Scottsboro, AL, and Tiffany Ellis of Gulfport, MS; three sisters, Deborah Turner, Kathi (James) Baker, and Pamela (Wayne) Rivers; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family. Tennie was preceded in death by his parents, Malrie John Ellis, Sr. and Dorothy Sharp Smith; and two brothers, Terry Ellis and Jerry Ellis. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home, Saraland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) 424 E. 92nd St New York, NY 10128-6804 www.aspca.org 1-800-628-0028. Online condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-saraland.com.
