Leon R. Ellis Sr., "Candy", departed this life peacefully on August 21, 2023, surrounded by close family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Richardson; father, Leroy Charity; brother, Wilbert Ellis; and two sisters, Elaine Hackett and Rosa Hill. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Patsy; children, Leonda James, Tia Smith (Ed), Leon Ellis Jr., and Rayon Ellis, brother, Jimmy Ellis; sister, Tyris Williams; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Professional services entrusted to Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where viewing will take place Friday, September 1, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 11 a.m.

Funeral services can be viewed online by selecting the "View Funeral Webcast" link below on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

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