Marion F. "Bud" Ellis

Marion F. “Bud” Ellis, 82, of Delmar, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, December 13, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born November 29, 1931 in Delmar, Delaware, a son of the late William James Ellis and Mamie Elizabeth (Wilkins) Ellis. Bud proudly served his country in the US Air Force and US Army. His career as a dietary officer for the State of Maryland took him many places, such as the MD State Police Barracks, Poplar Hill and ECI. He retired after 33 years of service. He was a long time, active member of First Baptist Church of Delmar, where he was recently honored as an honorary deacon and held various positions within the church through the years. He had a true servant’s heart and was never truly satisfied unless he was helping someone. Harvest Ministries in Delmar held a special place in Bud’s heart, where he was Past President and unselfishly spent countless hours serving the community. He was a faithful New York Yankees fan and a long-time coach of the church softball team. He also had an appreciation for nature and a special collection of birdhouses. He is survived by 2 sons, Mike Ellis and his wife, Peggy of Laurel and Jeffrey Ellis and his wife, Colleen of Salisbury; a grandson, Michael Troy Ellis and his wife, Ashley of Pennsylvania; 2 great grandsons, Michael Bradey Ellis and Noah Harrison Ellis; a sister, Louise Hearn and her husband, Richard of Delmar; several nieces and nephews; and a host of great friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 52 years, Margarett Kathline “Kathy” Ellis; three brothers, Calvin Ellis, George Ellis and William Ellis, Jr; and four sisters, Mildred O. Parrish, Elizabeth Jones, Beulah Brumbley and Pearl Ellis. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Delmar, where family and friends may call from 12:00 to 1:00. The Reverends Barry Devine and James Riddle will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Riverside Cemetery in Libertytown. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to First Baptist Church of Delmar, Deacon Fund, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, DE 19940. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Marion F. "Bud" Ellis

November 29, 1931 - December 13, 2013