Ellis Wheeler Brumbeloe, 77, of Lumberton, TX passed away April 14, 2012 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, TX. Ellis was born May 30, 1934 in Roanoke, AL to Maurice and Nancy Annie Kirby Brumbeloe.
A talented and gifted carpenter, Ellis spent his life creating beautiful works. Even as he served in the U. S. Navy his craftsmanship was used. Ellis will be buried in a beautiful oak casket created for him by Ellis Cabinets.
Ellis was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; children, Lorna Vest John, Randy Brumbeloe, Amy Huffman, Jennifer Swindell Jay, Nancy Morvant Bryan, John Bostick, DeAnna, Jessica White Trey, and Ashley Bostick; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Julia Bailey, John and Marceline Wingard Russell.
There will be a gathering of friends and family Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A celebration of Ellis' life will be Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Pine Ridge Baptist Church with interment to follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Ellis to Voth Road Baptist Church, 11245 Church Rd. Beaumont, TX 77713