Terrance "Terry" Keith Ellis

Terrance “Terry” Keith Ellis, 60, of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, November 10th

surrounded by his children. Born in McVille, North Dakota, he spent the majority of his life in

Devil’s Lake, North Dakota. He and his family moved to Salem, Virginia in 2004.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Mother, Karen Sundeen, Father, Dorrel Ellis, and

step-father, Roger Sundeen; His Siblings, Brother, Kim Ellis and Sister, Jody Borgerson.

Terry always helped those who asked for it, especially his children and grandchildren. He was a

man who could make friends anywhere he went. An outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting,

and camping with friends and family.

A Jack of all trades, Terry could fix anything. He split his work between maintenance and

contracting. He spent a lot of his time in the garage, fixing cars, woodworking, and any other

household task that needed to be done. He was always happy to receive any help he could get

in these tasks from his children.

Terry lost his battle to cirrhosis after many months in and out of the hospital. His loved ones

urge anyone who is struggling with alcoholism to receive help, and if your loved one has this

disease, please encourage them to get it and support them in this cause.

Terry is survived by His children, Son, Travis Ellis, Daughter, Taylor Ellis, and Son, Brandon

Ellis; His Grandsons, Damon Howlett and Xavier Harris; Sister, Michelle Kartes; Aunt, Cheri

Miller; and Estranged Wife, Elaine Ellis.

Services are to be held this Sunday at 4 P.M. in Roanoke for close friends and family. Contact a

relative for the location. A service is to be held in Devil’s Lake at a later date.

The family is being assisted by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory in Roanoke, Virginia.