Chet was a proud member of Mensa, High IQ International Society and he was a computer consultant with AQ2 Technologies. He had a special passion for music. He played several instruments and he loved to sing. He was a member of Fultondale Church of Christ where he served as a deacon. He was a devoted family man, husband, father, and grandfather, and loved his family dearly.
Chet was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Flora Ellis.
Chet is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara Lollar Ellis, three children, Bryan Ellis and his wife Laura, Jared Ellis and his wife Ellen, and Stacie Boss and her husband Derek; a brother, Joel Ellis and his wife Ellen; a sister, Ruth Lee; eight grandchildren, Ben Ellis, Jaden Ellis, Grace Ellis, Linus Ellis, Caleb Boss, Harrison Ellis, Lily Boss, and Levi Boss; several other family members and a host of friends.
A celebration of his life will be held Monday, December 17, 2018 at Fultondale Church of Christ, 2005 Elkwood Drive, Fultondale, Alabama. The family will receive friends beginning at 6:00pm; followed by a Celebration Memorial Singing at 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sumphonia Hymnal listed below.