A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished friend, John is survived by his brother, Robert Ellis; son, Mark Wakefield; grandchildren, Joni Wakefield, Angela Garton (Jason), Jasmine Bowers (Dylan); great-grandchildren, Alyssa Wakefield, Jordan O’Neal, Tye O’Neal, Hunter Adams and Greyson Garton.
A celebration of life will be conducted Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Wakefield officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will gather to remember Mr. Ellis at a visitation Monday, March 26, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 at Forest Lawn Home1150 South Dickerson Road Goodlettsville, Tennessee.