Michael Allen Ellis, Sr.

Smithfield, NC: Mr. Michael Allen Ellis, Sr., age 57 of 103 Pace Street died Thursday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Sunday at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks.  Officiating will be Rev. Dave Adams.               Mr. Ellis was born October 5, 1957 in Johnston County to Rachel Allen Ellis of Smithfield and the late James Henry Ellis.  Mr. Ellis was employed as a Journey Man working with tool and dye.             Surviving in addition to his mother are; daughters and son-in-law, Rebecca E. Taylor and husband, Daniel of Four Oaks, Amy L. Graham and husband, Robert Scott of Winterville, Stephanie Michelle Ellis of Four Oaks; son, Michael Allen Ellis, Jr. of Utah; Three Grandchildren, Willow Rain Justice, Harmony Rain Taylor, Lucas James Graham; brothers, Eddie Lee Ellis, Sr. of Smithfield, Jimmy Henry Ellis of Goldsboro; several nieces and nephews.             The family will receive friends immediately following the service.             In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to Rebecca E. Taylor P.O. Box 1226 Four Oaks, NC 27524.