Thomas W. Ellis, 80, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt and Lorene (Martin) Ellis. He graduated from Woodlawn High School, served in the U.S. Army, worked and retired from South Central Bell. He was a member of Bass Master and an active member of Jackal Chapter. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Reitz) Ellis. He is survived by his sister, Nancy (Jim) Wesley; daughters Karen (Ellis) Spruell and Kathy (Ellis) Self; 4 loving grandchildren, Kaleb Spruell, Shea (Adam) McAllister, Kody Spruell and Emily Self; 3 great-grandchildren, Ava, Nora and Sadie McAllister. Visitation will be held Thursday night June 21, 2018 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home from 5-7. Services will be Friday June 22, 2018 at 10am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.