Obituary of Jerry Mervin Ellis

Jerry Mervin Ellis, age 75, of Orangeburg, SC, left us, surrounded by beloved friends and family on November 18, 2022 from natural causes. Jerry was predeceased by his mother, Ruth Clark

Jerry is survived by his wife, Betsy Chapman Ellis, his son, Timothy Ellis, stepdaughter, Denise Grenier, stepsons, Patrick Grenier, and Joseph Wise, grandchildren, Adam Smith, Patrick, Christopher, and Michael Grenier, Kayce and Micheal Chamberlain, Amanda Ricker, and Jayden Grenier, Megan Brunick, and Katlyn Greer. Great grandchildren, Marissa Chamberlain, Emma Smith, Brooklyn Greer, Kaden, Avery, and Aubrey Hodges, Bryden Jorden, and Logan Jeffcoat. His pets, Sadie, Gizmo, Homer, Mocha, puppy, Luois.

Jerry worked hard, loved his family, and friends, and they loved him. His favorite past time was making memories with his wife and family.

Jerry entered the Army in 1967, and honorably served for 20 years. A civil servant for 10 plus years, and serving in Germany twice for his country.

Celebration of life and Military Honors service are to be determined by the family.

South Carolina Cremation Society is assisting the family. Family and friends may sign the online guest book by clicking on the “Tribute Wall” tab above.