Paul Ellis

Paul Ellis September 21, 1920 - December 13, 2007 Paul Ellis of South Bosque passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Harris Creek Cemetery. He will be in state Friday afternoon at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Paul was born September 21, 1920 in South Bosque community to Lee and Grace Ellis. He served as a translator with the U.S. Army Air Corps, working with British and French intelligence groups during WWII. After returning from the war he joined the Midway ISD as a charter teacher and later served as principal for many years. He retired from Midway in 1972. In 2005 he was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of Midway ISD. He was a long time member of Harris Creek Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lena Buice and Martha Boyd and brothers, Earl and Jackie. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dot; daughter, Elaine Jane DeJonghe and husband, Greg; son, Joe Ellis and wife, Virginia; grandchildren, Zachary and wife, Leah; Tyler, Eric and Chandler Ellis. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ross Shipp and Dr. Gary Becker and the many other care givers for all their support through the years. Memorials may be made to Midway ISD Education Foundation or Harris Creek Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey