William Bill Ellis

William “Bill” Ellis age 82 went to his heavenly home May 21, 2021. He was greeted by his son, Billy; parents, Ed & Vergie Ellis; and sister, Willa Mae Maples. He was a graduate of Greenback High School. Bill served in the U.S. Army, retired from ATT/BellSouth, and was a very active member of the Heritage High Band Boosters for many years. He was a very involved member of Outreach Church. He is survived by: children, Angela (Joseph) Wade, Susan (Zach) Kostka, John (Andrea) Ellis; grandchildren, Matthew Ellis, Miranda (Logan) Dypolt, Tristen, Trevor, and Tanner Kostka; brothers, Bud & Larry Ellis; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 28, 2021 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Mike Arp officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to: The Gideon’s International, PO Box 190, Alcoa, TN 37701, in his memory. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Bill Ellis please visit our Sympathy Store.