Homer Glenn Ellis

Homer Glenn Ellis, of Greenfield, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in his home at the age of 77.

He was born on April 15, 1945 in Springfield, Missouri, to Homer and Genieve (Cowell) Ellis. Homer served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.
He was united in marriage to Twila Woods on September 24, 1965, and she preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death were his parents and one great-grandchild.

Homer married Laura Dell (Dowler) Rook on May 26, 2015. He retired from Ash Grove Lime Company as a Quarry Supervisor. Homer was a member of the Washington Lodge #87 A.F. & A.M., the Greenfield American Legion Post #47, the Dade County Men’s Civic Club, and the Aurora First Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing on the Tuesday Morning Golf League.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Ellis; three sons: Perry Ellis and wife, Juanita; Jerry Ellis and wife, Hollee; and Jim Ellis and wife, Debbie; four step-sons: Kevin Rook, Keith Rook, Kolby Rook, and Kanin Rook; one sister, Carolyn Price; 12 grandchildren: Perry Glenn, Ashalyn, Sam, Adam, William, Jarek, Jonathan, Nathaniel, Madilyn, Gannon, Gunnar, and Garren; 14 step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in the Ash Grove Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday at 12 noon until service time in the funeral chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Lodge #87 A.F. & A.M. or to the Dade County Men’s Civic Club.
Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com. Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.