He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wilma L. Keaton; three children, Vicky Keaton, Dean Keaton, and Terry Keaton; six grandchildren, Ashtan, Megan, Jami, Stephen, Josh, and Jessica; and great-grandchildren. He is also mourned by his sister, Connie Rito; brother, James Keaton; multiple nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends.
Ellis served his country for 21 years in the military and was in both the Korean and Vietnam War. He loved his country and his family. He was a loving and caring man and loved his wife of 65 years tremendously. He was good father and loving grandfather. He also loved God and served as a Deacon at New Hope Pentecostal Church. He always had a story, a joke or life story that he shared with all who were around him. He will be deeply missed. His contagious smile and laughter will never be forgotten. He is in a better place, walking on streets of gold.
The family will receive friends and loved ones from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 11:00 am, at the funeral home. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.
