Jeffrey Scott Ellis, 54, of Pinehurst, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. Jeff battled a long illness but was blessed to pass surrounded by all his family.
Jeff was born in Medina, OH on March 4, 1970 to the late William Perry Freeman Ellis and Dian Barber Ellis.
At the age of 12, Jeff’s family moved to Pinehurst, NC. He graduated from Pinecrest High School in 1988. There, he served 4 years in the junior ROTC program and was awarded a 4-year scholastic scholarship to NC State University, where he majored in Computer Engineering. He worked for Staples for 24 years and assumed a District Manager position. Jeff loved working at Staples, his coworkers there were like a second family. He married Lara Tatum Sasseen in June of 1999, together they have two sons, Ethan Jeffrey Ellis and Aden Anthony Ellis.
Jeff was quite active during his healthy years. He thoroughly enjoyed time spent with friends, whether it was getting a round of golf, hitting the slopes in the mountains, or spending time on Lake Auman. He thoroughly enjoyed time on the water especially teaching his son’s and their friends to wakeboard and waterski. He showed great patience with kids learning to get up out of the water. His priceless reward was the look on their faces when they finally “got it!” He never met a stranger and avidly enjoyed sharing jokes. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 25 years, Lara Ellis; sons, Ethan and Aden; mother Dian Ellis Moore; brother William “Skip” Ellis; other extended family and countless friends.
Private services for the family are planned for a later date.
The family respectfully requests no floral arrangements. Their wish is for memorial contributions to be sent to FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374 or a charity of your choice.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
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