ELLIS, Charles "Ross" - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Hillsboro -- Dr. Ross Ellis, 92, of Rt 1, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday in Covington Manor Health Center at Covington. A retired veterinarian and farmer, he was employed as a federal meat inspector for Sam Harris Packing Company. A charter member of the Fountain County Farm Bureau, he was also active in the former Ingersoll Chapel Church. Dr. Ellis was a graduate of Hillsboro HS and Indiana Veterinary College at Indianapolis. He was born June 26, 1890, a son of Christopher and Ella Hughes Ellis, southeast of HIllsboro. He married Zelma Newkirk July 14, 1913. She preeded him in death July 1, 1981. Survivors include a son, Ernest of rural Hillsboro; a daughter, Mrs. George (Eileen) Simmons of Lake Holiday; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Vern and sister, Mrs. Gladys King. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Thomas Funeral Home at Waynetown with Rev. Jack Swank officiaitng. Burial in Waynetown Masonic Cemtery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today.