Joey Ellis, 63, of Pitkin, passed away July 4, 2008 in Alexandria after a long battle with cancer.  Visitation will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home on Sunday, July 6, 2008 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  Private funeral and burial services will be held for the family.

Joey recently retired as Manager, Equipment Division for Tilcon Connecticut, Inc.

Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife, Robbie Ellis of Pitkin, LA; a daughter, Tara King and her husband Sean King of Enfield, Connecticut; his mother, Estelle Gibson of Rosepine, La; 3 brothers, Billy Wayne Ellis of Westlake, LA, B.C. Ellis of Rosepine, LA, Craig Ellis of Westlake, LA; 1 sister, Mary James of Rosepine, LA and 2 Grandsons, David Reynolds & Eric King.