Leon Enore Ellis , 95, departed this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, LA. He was a twin, born September 13, 1924 to Claiborne and Lillie Ellis in Lake Charles, LA.  He was a World War II veteran at Pearl Harbor in the United States Navy with an honorable discharge.  He loved sports, particularly baseball and football.  He was a very friendly and sociable person who loved to talk and meet people.

He leaves to cherish his memories, five daughters, Carol Price of Kenner, LA, Yvonne (Ernest) Henry of Lake Charles, LA, Yvette (Clifton) Woods of Lake Charles, LA, Edna Renee Ellis of Kenner, LA and Janet (Brent) Doyle of Houston, TX; two special neices, Mary Ella Augusta and Tommie Ellis; 23 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, 36, great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claiborne and Lillie Ellis; four brothers, William, Lawrence (his twin), Roy and Yancy Ellis; five sisters, Mrytle Hudson, Victoria Ellis, Vera Weaver, Roberta Ellis and Nella Mae Ellis.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., and funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at King's Funeral Home, Pastor Joshua Mitchell, officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

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