Racine, WI –

Tellus Maric Ellis was born on April 18, 1980 to Annette McGee and the late Albert Ellis in Batesville, Mississippi. Tellus received his formal education in the Racine Unified Schools system, graduating from Horlick High School.

Tellus accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with North Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Taylor. MS, he later joined Full Gospel Church in Racine, WI under the leadership of Apostle John Williams. In his leisure time Tellus enjoyed sports. During his younger years he played basketball and football. He enjoyed cooking out and didn't need a special occasion to start up the grill. Tellus loved his family and friends. He had a heart of gold and he was an old soul.  He didn't mind lending a listening ear, sitting down for talks or giving a helping hand to anyone who needed him.  Tellus loved spending time with his family any chance he could.

Tellus Maric Ellis passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He leaves to cherish his precious memories; his sons Solomon Ellis and Carson Weller both of Racine, WI; his mother Annette McGee of Racine, WI; his brother Edward House of Batesville, MS; his sisters Catina Jackson of Memphis, TN, Pamela McGee and LaKazia Ellis both of Racine, WI; his grandparents Miller and Mary Backstrom of Joliet, IL as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  Tellus was preceded in death by his grandmother Josephine Fondren; grandfathers John Earl Jones and Thomas Ellis and his godson Tyrese West.

A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 5:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the chapel from 4:00pm until the time of service. Please see the funeral home website for his full obituary.

In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time.  You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building.  For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering.  We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

Service Details

A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 5:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the chapel from 4:00pm until the time of service.

In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time.  You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building.  For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering.  We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

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