John D. Ellis age 90 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away
Wednesday October 23, 2024 at Hospice of Cincinnati
surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Troy, Ohio
on November 27, 1933 the son of George W. and Maude
(Davis) Ellis. On December 8, 1954 he married the love
of his life, Barbara Jane Luman, and she preceded him in
death on March 4, 2022.

John had worked as a Supervisor at several GM Plants for thirty years. He was a
dedicated member of Immanuel Baptist Church. John enjoyed golf, fishing, going to the
beach, breakfast with friends and spending time with his family. He served his country
proudly in the U.S. Navy.
John Ellis was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
His loved ones include four children including Kimberly L. Abner, Gregory D. (Donna)
Ellis, Karen E. (Timothy) Lucisano, and Kathleen A. Simkow, four grandchildren
including John D. (Shawna) Ellis II, Rachel L.(Ryan) Oliver, Jeremy T. Simkow, and
Kari Jane Ellis , three great grandchildren, Briana Simkow, Reed Oliver and Rhett
Oliver.
Besides his wife he also was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Simkow and
his son-in-law Timothy Abner.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Monday October 28, 2024 in the Zettler Funeral
Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave. Hamilton, OH, with pastor Ty Choate of Immanuel Baptist
Church of Hamilton officiating, followed by burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 1:00-2:00pm Monday in the funeral home. Online register book at
www.zettlerfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Hospice of Cincinnati on his behalf.
We love you and miss you Dad!