William Price Ellis

Mr. William Price Ellis, age 70, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness..

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel with interment to follow at New Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Matt Wethington and Reverend Milton Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, February 09, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. Ellis was born November 06, 1940 in Cherokee, North Carolina and was the son of the late Lundy Bronze Ellis and Mary Celestine Price Ellis. He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Ellis is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Jay Hollander; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Melanie Ellis; sister, Pat Ellis; brother and sister-in-law, James Philip and Linda Ellis; all of Gainesville; The pride and joy of his life his three grandchildren, Devin, Danielle and Drake Hollander; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Make A Wish Foundation Georgia Chapter 1775 The Exchange SE Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30339. 1-866-880-1382 (www.ga-al.wish.org) In memory of William P. Ellis and in honor of Drake Hollander.

Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200 or online condolences at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com