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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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.
Pleschette Bueno says
Childhood friend who was loved by many🙏
Shenita Whitnell says
My heart hurts so bad ! I thank God for the years he allowed you to be apart of my life! I love you Tellus and now you can RIp❤️
Michael Simpsom says
My condolences to your family during your time of need. May his transition be one the family can bare. On behalf of the Simpson family we understand and are praying for you.
Jamie Cook says
My Ace in the hole! I will always miss you, I will always love you, I will always remember you!! Till I see you again, tell Grandma we love and miss her and I’m excited to know she’s their to welcome you!
May God receive you!
Brenda petty says
I STILL CANT BELIEVE THAT THIS IS REALLY HAPPENED KEEPING THE FAMILY LIFTED IN PRAYER MAN I LOVE YOU ..
.FOREVER IN OUR ❤
Gwendolyn Grant says
Rest on love, gone to soon but, never will be forgotten! Love you Tellus (North) Ellis ❤️❤️😢😢
Vickie McGee & family says
Sending love from Mississippi love you family
Robin Shaw says
I’m still in disbelief! I’m at a loss for words. Praying for strength and understanding for the family. Shun I’m here if you need anything ❤. Rest easy Tellus !
Tiffany Grant says
This is unbelievable. My condolences goes out to momma Annette and my sisters Pam and Shun. Love y’all, praying for y’all and continued strength and love.
Love you lol bro. Rest In Peace ❤️
Moomoo Bell says
Man homie I’m still lost for words. All your encouraging words u filled me with throughout these years will never be forgotten. Rest up
Gail Backstrom-Tillman says
Tellus, Words can not I express the pain I feel. I remember you coming into this world. You was such a happy baby.. And you grew up to an Adult you was the same way. Baby, you will be deeply missed. I LOVE you dearly Nephew.
Poochie walton says
My prayers go out to your family and everyone who knew you. Rest in heaven cuz we love you.
Margaret Whitten says
Love you Shaun and Tellus
Cardell G. says
We shared some really good and memorable times growing up but I’d like to let you know there’s nothing but love bruh. One of the coolest guys in the North. Truly missed. Rest easy brotha. 💯
Cindy McGee says
My condolences to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I love you guys..
Aunt Daisy &family says
Sending my condolences from my family to your rest on tellus
Wileen (Sceet) Sims says
My deepest sympathies to the family. My God’s strength keep you in this time of sorrow. I love you all.
Trudy Moore says
You’ll always be family in my heart… I’m so sorry… you will be so missed. We’ll never forget you, and looking at your son Solomon every day we will still see yours.
Delia Bowens says
I’m sending my condolences to the family. Rip you is that special angel 😇
Robert White says
My last words to a real soldier would be, Tellus, I always respected how you carried yoself as a humble soul… You was a gentle giant yet, you was frontline ready!!! God just needed you more than we did… I pray that your family finds peace of mind throughout this new journey in their time of darkness… God just upgraded his army…. RIP KING!!
Aimee Lipke says
Im very sorry for your family’s loss. I personally didnt have the honor of meeting Mr. Ellis but Im friends with Becky McGregor. So Im very sorry your son lost his father they really look alike. Rip.
Kejerria Booker-Parker says
From Taylor MS…you all have my deepest condolences❤️
Adam says
May Allah be pleased with you
Pastor & Evg. Larry / Wylinda Brown says
We are sorry for the loss of your son. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers that God will comfort your heart and family.
ALMA GATES HIGGINBOTTOM says
TO MY FAMILY I LOVE YALL GOD GOT YOU KEEP THE FAITH FROM THE GATES
Renita Crawford says
This is a hard hit to a lot of hearts..I’m still in disbelief..rest on Brother ❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾
Joe Ballentine Ellis says
Take your Rest Nephew. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
MeShawn Gardner says
My condolences to the family, praying for comfort and peace. He was a kind soul and he was always a respectful gentlemen. RIP
Margaret Whitten says
Love you nephew RIP