Franklin "Frank" Ellis

Mt Carmel - Franklin Richard "Frank" Ellis, 82 of Mt Carmel, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 17, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County. He was a retired truck driver. Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eleanor Snapp Ellis; daughters, Sandy Hammond and Pam Hurd (Charles); son, Rick Ellis (Claudette); grandsons, Tracy Ellis (Amiee), Richard Ellis (Jennifer) and Charles Hurd, Jr.; granddaughter, Christie Miller (Jason); great-grandsons, Isaac Ellis, Charles and Matheu Hurd and Eli Miller; great-granddaughters, Lily Ellis and Taylor Ellis. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Wills Cemetery in Mt Carmel. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:55 p.m. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Suncrest Hospice staff, Dr. Neglia, Dr. Hagar and also to chaplain Bobby Kitts. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carter-Trent Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Ellis family.