1921
Ellis
2021
Ellis Edward Leach
November 21, 1921 — August 26, 2021
Ellis Edward Leach, 99, passed into the presence of God on August 26, 2021 in Ranger, Texas. He was born on November 21, 1921 in Leavenworth, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood Monroe and Agnes Evelyn Leach; four siblings; his first wife, Ruth Pauline Leach; second wife, Frankie Wimberly Turnbow Leach; his son, Wesley Ellis Leach; and grandsons Joel McClung and Bo Turnbow.
He is survived by his sister, Donna Canfield (Summerville, Missouri); five children: Janice (Grant) McClung (Cleveland, Tennessee); Susan (Glen) Anniskette (Wimauma, Florida); Donald (Cheryl) Turnbow (Ranger, Texas); Debbie Rainey (Ranger, Texas); Rhonda Turnbow (Arlington, Texas); and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
One of the very first words he spoke as a baby was, “car!” This would not surprise anyone who knew of his love for vehicles of all kinds and his extensive knowledge of them. He loved traveling the highways of the United States and never tired of looking at maps, planning the next trip.
As a young man Ellis was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a master welder most of his adult life, working on interesting and strategic projects in places such as Casablanca, Morocco and Cape Canaveral, Florida.
He served his local community in Ranger as Water Commissioner and member of the Kiwanis Club, and was named Honorary Mayor of Ranger. Ellis was a friend to many people, helping those he could with what he had. He loved his family and his church and showed it in countless ways. He cared for his family well and supported his pastor. He was loved and respected by those who knew him and was a living, visible example of a Christian man. He was a member of the Ranger Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood Monroe and Agnes Evelyn Leach; four siblings; his first wife, Ruth Pauline Leach; second wife, Frankie Wimberly Turnbow Leach; his son, Wesley Ellis Leach; and grandsons Joel McClung and Bo Turnbow.
He is survived by his sister, Donna Canfield (Summerville, Missouri); five children: Janice (Grant) McClung (Cleveland, Tennessee); Susan (Glen) Anniskette (Wimauma, Florida); Donald (Cheryl) Turnbow (Ranger, Texas); Debbie Rainey (Ranger, Texas); Rhonda Turnbow (Arlington, Texas); and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
One of the very first words he spoke as a baby was, “car!” This would not surprise anyone who knew of his love for vehicles of all kinds and his extensive knowledge of them. He loved traveling the highways of the United States and never tired of looking at maps, planning the next trip.
As a young man Ellis was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a master welder most of his adult life, working on interesting and strategic projects in places such as Casablanca, Morocco and Cape Canaveral, Florida.
He served his local community in Ranger as Water Commissioner and member of the Kiwanis Club, and was named Honorary Mayor of Ranger. Ellis was a friend to many people, helping those he could with what he had. He loved his family and his church and showed it in countless ways. He cared for his family well and supported his pastor. He was loved and respected by those who knew him and was a living, visible example of a Christian man. He was a member of the Ranger Church of God.
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