Rene Cosby Ellis' Obituary
Rene Cosby Ellis, at the age of 87, entered eternal rest peacefully on Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023, at his family home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Newport News, Virginia on May 4, 1936, to Charles Rene Ellis and Catherine Eggleston Moore Ellis.
He is survived by his wife Doris “Dottye” Denmon Ellis, his 2 sons, Charles R. Ellis (Bonnie) and W. Cosby Ellis (Donna), and stepson, Mark J. Brunet (Donna), stepdaughter, Traci T. Brunet (Clayton) and grandson, Charles R. Ellis (Molly) and granddaughters, Ashley O. Richard (Seth), Robin Ellis, Step-grandsons, Trey Brunet, James Brunet, step-granddaughter, Abbie Brunet and 5 great-grandchildren.
Rene was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Catherine Ellis and his brother, Aubry J. Ellis.
A native of Newport News, and proud resident of Mandeville for over 40 years. He worked for Newport News Shipbuilding, and then transferred to Avondale Shipyard where he worked until his retirement in 1984.
The Ellis family expresses their deepest gratitude to the outstanding care provided by Vital Caring Hospice.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider, memorial contributions in memory of: Rene Cosby Ellis may be made to: St Jude Childrens Research.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, (985) 892-9222 has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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