Eric Ellis departed this life on Friday July 16, 2010. Devoted friend of Vaness Carwell. Father of Erica Hobbs. Stepfather of Celosia Singleton, Alicia Carwell, Davis Hobbs, and Damon Stephney. Son of the late Mable and Hezekiah Ellis. Brother of Janet (Alvin) Clark, Marva (Gary) Fluence, Gail (Alphonse) Carter, Terry (Randy) Rodgers, Celestine (Lawrence) Davis, Hazel (Charles) Diggs, Michael (Justina)Williams, Kenneth (Kelisha) Ellis, Scott (Dinah) Ellis, and Mark (Latasha) Ellis, and the late Frank Ellis, Hezekiah Ellis, Jr., Torrence Ellis, and Lillie Mae Ellis. Nephew of Ruby Ellis. Life long friend of the family Darlene Hobbs and Dwanyetta Buckley, also survived by 10 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age: 49 years a native of Avondale, La. a former resident of Marrero, La. and resident of Opelousas, La. after Hurricane Katrina. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Saturday July 24, 2010 at 12:30p.m. Pastor Calvin Jackson of United Remnant of Christ Kingdom Hammond, La. officiating Interment: Mt. Airy Cemetery-Boutte, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com