of Paragould, AR

January 1, 1939 - December 26, 2021

O. Douglas Ellis, 82, of Paragould, passed away, Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1939 in Hardy to Offord and Myrtle (Soward) Ellis. He was of the Baptist belief. Doug was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper. He was a test soil engineer for Jacksonville Engineering. Upon his retirement he enjoyed doing woodwork.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 22 years, Ethel (Davis) Ellis; brothers, Ray, Gordon and Bill Ellis; sisters, Tressie "Toni" Simpson, Betty Ellison and Whillet "Billie" Griffin; and an infant granddaughter, Lauren Grace Ellis.

Survivors include; sons, Troy and Candy Ellis of Paragould, Fred and Ginger Ellis of New Smyrna Beach, FL; daughter, Treva and Michael Slater of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Michael and Shonna Slater, Jr., Creed Slater, Jarrad Ellis and Garrett Ellis; great granddaughter, Macy Slater; brother Warren and Linda Ellis of Jonesboro; sister, Wanda Rose of TX and Louise Haile of FL; and a host of nieces and nephews.

No service is planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com