Romalice Ellis, Jr.

Romalice Ellis Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday January 13, 2020 at the age of 87. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Romalice served his country for 13 years as a member of the United Sates Marines and received an honorable discharge as a Master Sergeant. He was Owner/President of Ecilamor Drayage, an Import and Export Company. Romalice had a very Adventurous Spirit. At the age of 67, he hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Beloved husband of the late Jean Mimmitt Ellis. Devoted father of Desiree Ellis, Vicky Ellis Hughes, Terry Lee Dale and Romalice D. (Catina) Ellis. Grandfather of Jordan Sanchez, T’erra Dale, and Da’klan Randolph. Great grandfather of Artus and Judah. Son of the late Charles Romalice Ellis and Victoria Miller. Brother of the late Agnes Boyd. Godfather of Jackie Kennedy Shine. Father-in-law of the late Paul L. Hughes. Romalice is also survived by a host other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Nazareth Baptist Church, Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church and neighboring churches; employees of The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living, Port of New Orleans, Kolage, Southeast Louisianan Veterans Healthcare System, and Touro Infirmary are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Nazareth Baptist Church, 9108 Pritchard Place New Orleans, LA on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Marc Napoleon, host pastor; Pastor Frank A. Davis III , officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.