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Frank Ellois Obituary

Frank Peter Joseph Ellois, Sr. was born on November 6, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the union of August Ellois, Sr. and Eunice C. Valdry Ellois Smith. He departed this life at his home on March 1, 2018. Frank was christened at Saint Francis Xavier as a baby in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He married his high school sweetheart, Alice Brooks Ellois in June 1969. He later married Vera L. Hamilton on June 26, 1993, in Baton Rouge, La. Frank was educated in East Baton Rouge Parish and graduated from McKinley High School with the Class of 1966. Frank attended Southern University. Frank joined the United States Air Force in 1968 and retired as a First Sargent in August 1988. After retiring, Frank worked for the United States Postal Service where he retired as a Letter Carrier in 2009. He was a member of American Legion Post 505.Frank's memory will be cherished by his wife: Vera; children: Cheryl Ellois-Ventress (Derek), Katrina Z. Lewis (Rickey), Frank P Ellois, Jr.; five grandchildren: Breanna Marie Ventress, Lauryn Kori Ventress, Rickey Lewis, Jr., Christian Jackson Lewis, Madison Ruth Ann Lewis; a brother, Sidney Ellois, Sr. (Geraldine), 2 Sisters-in-Law, 5 Brothers-in-Law, and a host of nieces and nephews; and numerous other family members and friends. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather (Riley O. Smith); two brothers, August Jr., Leon; and a grandchild, Corey D. Ventress. Viewing will held Wed., Mar. 7, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 and services will be held Thur., Mar. 8, 2018 at 11:00 at Hall Davis & Son, 9348 Scenic Hwy., B.R., LA 70807.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 3 to Mar. 8, 2018.
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May god be with you!

Louis L. Elloie Jr.

Louis Elloie

March 19, 2018

Rest in Heaven with God.

Charlotte Howard Williams

March 16, 2018

Condolences to Vera H. Ellis. I will be praying for you.

Charlotte Howard Williams

March 9, 2018

So sorry for your loss Vera, may you find comfort and strength in the things of God.

Charlotte Howard Williams

March 9, 2018

With deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers.

Kathy Hudson, Coworker; DTCU

March 8, 2018

May God be with your family for blessings and protection

March 8, 2018

To Frank Jr. and Family,

Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy, to you and your family. May the memories keep you going.

SULC Family

Lois London Daigre

March 8, 2018

Vera,our deepest for you and your family.

Dennis and Donnie Williams

March 8, 2018

Vera, my prayers go out to you and your children. You are more than a conqueror! May Frank's memories live on in your heart and carry you through this difficult time. Love you my childhood friend and McKinley Alumni Association fellow Board member, Daryl Blacher

Daryl Blacher

March 8, 2018

Frank was one of my classmates that I will always remember. He was very kind.

Fellow member class of 66

March 8, 2018

Mrs. Ventress your family is in my prayers.

Gwen Washington

March 8, 2018

Ellois Family,
Allow the God of all comfort to continue to keep you in His care.

Elvin Augustus

March 8, 2018

To the Ellois family
It is never easy losing someone you love so dearly in death.Please know that God knows how to comfort and give you peace at this time.May memories of your loved one be with you always .Pray constantly.1 Thess 5:17

C S

March 8, 2018

Celebrate a life well-lived. He was a jolly, good fellow. My prayers are with Vera and the Hamilton family.

Sabrins Green

March 7, 2018

With deepest sympathy

Barbara & James Harris

March 7, 2018

With deepest sympathy to the family and may God continue to comfort you in your hour of grief.

Ernest Dennis

March 7, 2018

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your families loss My thoughts are with you Cheryl and the family during this difficult time.

Lauren Nobles

March 7, 2018

To Vera, Sydney and the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time.

Bernadine Duncan LeBrane

March 7, 2018

I remember Frank as the mailman on Mary Street and he was friends w/my siblings! God rest his beautiful spirit!

Grace Barges Major

March 7, 2018

Frank Ellois Sr. was one of the good guys,.... just gone way too soon! He always had a smile and a very generous heart. Whenever my brother and I were in town, he rolled out the welcome mat and made us feel at home. We will always remember the many good times shared at the Hamilton/Hampton Family Reunions, we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in peace Frank.

Darlene Hamilton-Newman

March 7, 2018

To Vera and the Ellois Family,
Know that my prayers are with you during this transitional time in your lives. May God bless you and give you peace.

Vernester Canty

March 7, 2018

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Lenoise(Poochie), Ruth Ann Celestine & Family

March 7, 2018

Condolences to the family, Frank was a really nice person, take your well earned rest Comrade. Sharon Sanders 1st Vice Commander Ricard-Stewart American Legion Post #505

Sharon Sanders

March 7, 2018

Condolences to the family, Frank was a really nice person, take your well earned rest Comrade. Sharon Sanders, First-Vice Commander Ricard-Stewart American Legion Post #505

March 7, 2018

To Frank, Jr.: My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

Lena Mae Johnson

March 7, 2018

Going to miss you, Frank and the many good days at the Post and Facebook. My prayers are with your family.

Ardessia Groze de Vaughn

March 7, 2018

Frank was like a part of our family. Memories of fun times will always be in our hearts. He would often stop by our mother's house just to check on her before she passed. He was loved by so many people. His smile was so warming. He will be forever in our hearts.

The Daigre, Rose Family

March 7, 2018

To Vera and the Ellis Family, Sorry to hear about the pasting of your love one. Frank may be gone but he will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.

Marion Lee(USMC)

March 6, 2018

Vera and the Ellois Family,
May your memories of Frank's gentle spirit and constant smile forever warm your hearts. My sympathy is with you as you experience his passing - mourning your loss, celebrating his gain.

Brenda Brent Williams

March 6, 2018

William & Bettie Bean

March 6, 2018

To Vera and the entire Ellois Family: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Delta Pellerin & Family

March 6, 2018

I've known Frank for a while as my postman. He was very friendly and just a kind person!
He will be greatly missed by those who knew him!
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Well done my good and faithful servant!

Daisy Barges

March 4, 2018

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