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To all who visit this memorial for the late Darrell L. Ellis, Sr. Please light a candle in his memory. This would certainly be a great comfort to his children and family.
Thank you very kindly.
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This memorial website was created in the memory my precious son,
DARRELL L. ELLIS, SR.,
born January 22, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Darrell passed away on July 16, 2001 (a discrepancy of the exact year of his death is shown on the grave marker: which is to be corrected the precise date is 2001 ) .
My heart was broken the morning his sister, Rhonda, informed me, Darrell, my youngest son, had passed in his sleep. I thought "OH NO, NOT AGAIN" Darrell's father passed away at the very young age of 30 years; when Darrell was very young. I've endured many hurts in my life but none like the loss of my child! Always, I was very protective of my children but this time I was unable to be with him or comfort him when he took his final breath; I did not look and simply could not bear to watch my son's body being placed into the cold ground; although, I knew very well that his spirit was no longer in his body rather he indeed was at home with the Lord.
Darrell suffered severely for 15 years after being hit by a speeding truck. His sister and myself nursed him through many, many, very painful situations. Darrell was always a very private individual; he did not want anyone to know about his condition. Following the truck incident most of his memory was lost, especially of his childhood; nevertheless, he battled to regain his memory and independence. He returned to trade school for electronics where he graduated on the deans list. However, after his injury, Darrell was never quite the same person that his siblings and myself knew him to be as he was growing up.
He enjoyed various types of music; gospel; jazz, classical, as well as other types. Some of his favorite artist were Kenny G.; George Benson; Earth Wind and Fire; and Stevie Wonder. His favorite selection by Stevie Wonder was "Ribbons In The Sky". Darrell was an avid reader; daily he studied the bible. He enjoyed drawing, writing poetry; writing in general was a favorite pass time for himself. As a child he was always extremely interested in electronics. In his early teens he installed speakers into my new Magnovox stereo (while I was at work and, without my knowledge or permission). He was basically a quiet man, friendly, inquisitive, and very determined. I loved his beautiful smile; his hearty laughter and, his very tender heart; he was always willing to help others. I enjoyed listening as he, his brother and sister were growing up; always they played games, joked, matched wits (they each were very witty) and laughed together. Darrell loved and cherished his family and was very protective of his two precious children. Darrell was honest trustworthy, and very selective when forming friendships. He was a moral man who dearly reverenced and loved God. He is and always will be alive in our hearts and we are at peace knowing he is at home with our Lord. I was blessed to be his mother.
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I miss you so very much Darrel /
Nedra Marie Thompson -Ellis
(Mother)
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| I think of you, dream of you so often, and thank God for the moments we had together. You'll never be forgotten there will always be a void in my heart - no other person can every take your place in my heart. I love, love, love you! I miss your sweet smile and hearing you laugh. Someday we'll be together again and it'll be just like yesterday because a thousand years is like one day witih God. |
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Daily I think and speak of you /
Nedra Marie Thompson-Ellis
(MOTHER)
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I thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new,
I thought about you yesterday,
And the days before that, too.
I think of you in silence
I often speak your name.
Now all I have are memories,
And your picture in many frames
Your memory is my keepsake,
With which I'll never part
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart. |
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We'll never forget! /
The Family of the late Darrell
(Mother, Brother, Sister)
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| Darrell, we shall never forget how happy and proud you were the day your baby daughter, Cierra Trina Ellis, was born how you thanked your wife, loaded her hospital room with flowers and balloons. Then when your son, Darrell Lynn, Jr. was born, although, you were very tired that day you were elated!! As far as a father goes, you were a genuine father and daddy! It was not unusual to see you walking, pushing a stroller, and carrying a diaper bag on your shoulder. Nor was it unusual that you diapered, bathed, made formula etc. All who knew you could attest that you loved your children dearly. You even came to your sister (Rhonda) to have her teach you how to plait your little girls hair so that you'd be able to comb her hair. In addition, when Cierra, aka, "Baby Doll" was born you even enrolled in night school taking up sewing in order that you could make her clothes. You made a georgeous outfit for her - a precious little white dress, slip, and bonnet for her first Easter; and did she look adorable. We remember the bathrobe you made for her. You not only cut your own hair but you were also the barber for you precious son, Darrell. You took them church, school, and always helped them with their school work. You attended their programs at school, church, my did I enjoy being with you when they performed and sang at church and at the Annenberg Center where Cierra had her ballet recital. You took them for choir rehearsal never forgetting to take your palmcorder whenever they were in a program making a video of all of the programs. We were together at the graduation exercises when Cierra graduated from elementary school; you made a video of the entire graduation exercise and so did I. I'll never forget how Cierra suddenly burst into such a s-a-d cry she looked like a little doll, and we never found out whyshe cried so hard. Although, you did go home to God shortly thereafter. Never did I dream this would be the last video you'd make! How handsome you looked as you and your lovely family walked from the school to your car. You were a terrific son, brother, husband, father and daddy! Your precious children miss you terribly and, I'm sure your neighbors whom you helped with groceries into their homes, shovel their snow etc., I'm sure they miss you as do each of us. We'll alway love your memory and never ever forget Our Darrell. |
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