Barry Ellis
May 13, 2014
Barry Wayne Ellis was born August 23, 1946 in Des Moines, the son of Ira Lee Ellis and Gladys (Homsher) Ellis. He was a resident of Des Moines his entire life and graduated from East High School. The family wishes to thank Barry’s special friends, Larry and Sandy Fleck and their son, Jarod who made Barry a part of their family. They spent many Sunday afternoons covering the back roads and frequenting small towns and restaurants around the Des Moines area. They would also like to especially acknowledge his very special niece, Lorelli Matz and her husband, Don, who were Barry’s advocates in so many ways. Barry loved cars and trucks and being on the open road. He owned and operated Fast Trax Express for a number of years.
Barry passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 67. He is survived by his sister, Leah J. Ellis Darr (Dudley) of Knoxville, TN; brother, Dwight Ellis of Des Moines; nieces, Lorelli Matz (Don), Robin Gurwell, Kelly Wernli (Matt), and Kimberly Darr Tobias (Chris); and nephews, Matthew Ellis (Kristy), Tim Ellis (Gay), Alan Ellis (Karen), and Bradford Ellis Darr (Molly).
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ira “Gene” Ellis.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 19 at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Barry’s family in his loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Michael N Rice
12/18/2019
Barry called me one day in 1978 and asked if I would like to go to Las Vegas. I said I would. We each drove a Cadillac from Betts 30 hours straight through. Stayed in an outrageously expensive condo and used a Cadillac to visit his favorite casino's. Barry was a friend of mine. I miss him. Rest well my friend.
Anita Knowlton-Waterman-Schlenker
05/16/2014
May you rest in peace my friend. I will truly miss you. May you play your music loud and dance to your hearts content!! Prayers to your family and extended family. Anita
Penny Heggen
05/15/2014
Leah, it was a very nice obituary for Barry, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are a special lady. Penny