Emory Nelson Ellis Jr. (Age 88)
On June 29, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of 65 years to Jean Ellis; Predeceased by one brother, Jack Ellis. Cherished father of five children:Teresa Brown (Greg), Christopher Ellis (Carla),Timothy Ellis (Adria), Brian Ellis (Beth), Emory Ellis III (Katie); Adored grandfather of Patrick Brown (Robin) and Mary Beth Brown Colavito (Kenny); Matilda and Sadie Ellis; Wyatt, Calvin and Josephine Ellis; Matthew,Tommy, Charlotte, and Natalie Ellis; Megan, Declan, Annie and Emory David Ellis. Also survived by great-grandson Ethan Brown. Emory was a graduate of Georgetown University and Georgetown Law School. He practiced law in the Federal Government and as a partner with Fulbright & Jaworski law firm. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday July 2, 2018 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Followed by a Funeral Mass on Tuesday July 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Private interment at a later date at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in support of two of Emory’s grandsons that have diabetes, to JDRF, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004. Donations can also be made online at www.jdrf.org.
