Keith “Kippy” Wade Ellis, 64, of Sweetwater departed this Earth on April 7th, 2022. He was born on
December 25th 1957, to his late parents Glenn and Ruth Phillips Ellis.
Kip worked for the Northfolk Railroad for more than 30 years. He was Baptized at Fairview Church as a
child. He loved the mountains, river, Harley Davidson motorcycles, all types of fishing especially, fly
fishing. He would take his daughter to the Smoky Mountains or Florida Beaches every year for vacation
while she was growing up. He was a good friend to many and can be remembered with many good
memories. He also loved his dog of 10 years, Seiko, a black lab mix.
Kip is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Ruth Phillips Ellis – and is survived by his daughter,
Coral Rhea Ellis, grandson, Leonardo Kai Ellis, brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Debbie Ellis, and
friends. No services will be held. Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, in charge of arrangements