Celebrating the life of
Ralph J. Ellis
June 28, 1922 - May 03, 2015
Ralph Jefford Ellis 92, died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Hospice Savannah with his wife by his side. Mr. Ellis was a 1946 graduate of Gettyburg College and a World War II veteran serving in the Navy. He retired as Vice-President of Dimensions Sail Cloth Company. He was a member of The Landings Club, where he enjoyed many years of playing golf. After he and his wife raised their children, they enjoyed many years of traveling for business and pleasure.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth “Liz” Ellis, his five children, Suzanne Hoffman (Phil), Nancy Karr (Dr.Paul), Libby Leary (Jack), Colby Ellis (Karen), and Laurence Ellis (Nancy). Also surviving are nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many loving friends.
The service and burial will be later this summer in Newton, MA.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
My sincere sympathy to Liz, Larry and family.. So many years of memories back in the day at Dimension Sailcloth.
- Becky Auger Tellier, Thompson, CT
My sincere sympathy to Liz and family. I have so many wonderful memories of working for Ralph, at Dimension Sailcloth.
- Terry Hemsley Desilets, Putnam, CT
Ralph has been an inspiration to so many of us at DIMENSION-POLYANT and it is with great sorrow I have learned he has left us. My condolences to his family. Kenneth Madsen
- Kenneth Madsen, Bristol, RI
Larry and Nancy & Daughters, My sympathies on the loss of your father. I have never met him but enjoyed reading about him. He sounds like he was a wonderful Man who led a full and productive life. May all the wonderful memories you have bring you smiles and strength as you move through your lives. My deepest sympathies, Linda Bychowsky
- Linda Bychowsky, Sprague, CT
We are so sorry to hear about Ralph,we have so many enjoyable memories with your family.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love - Mark & Patty
- Ward, Wickford, R.i.
My sincere sympathy to Liz, Larry and family.. So many years of memories back in the day at Dimension Sailcloth.
- Becky Auger Tellier, Thompson, CT
My sincere sympathy to Liz and family. I have so many wonderful memories of working for Ralph, at Dimension Sailcloth.
- Terry Hemsley Desilets, Putnam, CT
Ralph has been an inspiration to so many of us at DIMENSION-POLYANT and it is with great sorrow I have learned he has left us. My condolences to his family. Kenneth Madsen
- Kenneth Madsen, Bristol, RI
Larry and Nancy & Daughters, My sympathies on the loss of your father. I have never met him but enjoyed reading about him. He sounds like he was a wonderful Man who led a full and productive life. May all the wonderful memories you have bring you smiles and strength as you move through your lives. My deepest sympathies, Linda Bychowsky
- Linda Bychowsky, Sprague, CT
We are so sorry to hear about Ralph,we have so many enjoyable memories with your family.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love - Mark & Patty
- Ward, Wickford, R.i.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
