Mr. Paul Franklin “Hippie” Ellis Jr. died Saturday, April 4, 2015 at his home in Couina, Calif.

He was born in Davie County on March 13, 1932 to Paul Franklin “Bud” Ellis and Cody Ellis. He was a generous man.

Survivors: 6 children; grandchildren; 4 sisters, Paula Myers, Dawn Bumgarner, Crystem Bumgarner and Darlene Brandon; and nephews and nieces of Davie County.