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Ellis Michael Obituary

A letter from ""Unk"" to family and friends: Let me start by saying- I've had a beautiful life! Many thanks to my wonderful wife Cynthia-together for 57 years- God has given us much! Thank you to Christi, our daughter, her husband Uwe and the wonderful grandchildren- C.J., Bronte, Connor, Mason and Peyton-it has been a joy to watch all of you grow and enjoy your lives. God chose to take two of our children early in their lives-Ricky and Larry and they have been in heaven guiding us to the light. Thank you Ashley, for the wonderful mother, wife and grandchild that you have been. Thank you to my daughter Lisa- I am glad that you, Kevin, Lindsey, and Kyle came into my life when you did. Thank you to all of my friends for allowing me to be your friend. I have had wonderful years, enjoyed family, friends, and golf. I have to go now- I've traveled the long and narrow road to heaven. I'll be waiting for all of you with open arms. Ellis Anthony Michael, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 30, 2018 at the age of 84. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the State of Louisiana as a compliance officer for the Contractor's Licensing Board. He was also the golf director for BREC, and was a golf professional at Westside Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia LaBauve Michael; daughters, Christi Michael Seitz and husband Uwe, and Lisa Michael Harmon and husband Kevin; seven grandchildren, C.J. McLennan and wife Katy, Connor McLennan, Mason, Bronte, and Peyton Seitz, Ashley Michael Hess and husband Chris, and Kyle and Lindsey Harmon; three great-grandchildren; and two best friends, Molly and Mattie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Katie Michael; two sons, Richard ""Ricky"" and Larry Michael; four sisters, Effie Musso, Agnes Michael, Mary Alice Deal, and BeBe Simmons; and two brothers, Al and Jameal Michael. A visitation will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Ln, Baton Rouge, on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. Joel LaBauve. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to a reception at the family center at St. Patrick Church after the funeral. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, C.J. McLennan, Connor McLennan, Mason Seitz, Peyton Seitz, Kyle Harmon; nephews, Marcus Deal, Michael Musso, Johnnie Musso, David Musso; niece, Mary Ann McCallum; and all of his golfing buddies. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 3600 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, and St. James Place Foundation, 333 Lee Dr. Baton Rouge.

Published by The Advocate from May 31 to Jun. 13, 2018.
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The Scurria family will surely miss you Unk, he touched many thousands of lives in the Baton Rouge area. Always a pleasure to be around, Thoughts and prayers for Mrs. Unk and family

June 17, 2018

Cynthia,
I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth Veazey

June 12, 2018

I worked with Ellis at the Contractor's Board...what an exceptionally nice man. My sincere condolences to the family.

Blessings,

Chris Ourso

June 12, 2018

"Unk" was a competitor and a good guy. He was always a joy to play golf with as he never criticized others nor did he take himself too seriously. Unk took great pride in being a "Long knocker." He drove Nos. 1 and 10 at Webb Park many times. Unk was a great ambassador for the game of golf. Thoughts and prayers to Cynthia and family. God Bless Unk!!

Bobby Coxe

June 12, 2018

a loved one

June 11, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carl Galliano

June 9, 2018

Carl Galliano

Friend

June 9, 2018

Miss Cynthia, I am sad to here that Mr. Ellis passed away, I have good memories of him from my younger days playing gold at West Side GC in Brusly with my Grandfather Jules Durand. Hopefully they can now play a round together again. Please extend my sympathies to your family for me.

Harold Lasserre, Jr

June 9, 2018

My precious friend, my heart broke when I read this. I can't imagine the huge hole in your heart, he was always such a big part of you! Some people are just bigger than life and Ellis was just that person. Please know you will be in my prayers.

Mary Odom

June 7, 2018

I met Mr. Ellis first when he visited our plant to check our contractors to ensure that all were on Approved contractor's listing. I later watched him play golf in senior's tournaments over the years. Ellis was a member of our church at St. Patrick and I spoke with him recently. He was alway a gentleman who was proud and honest. He will be missed! R.I.P. my friend.

Richard McGraw

June 6, 2018

My sincere condolences to Cynthia and the Michael family on their loss. Ellis was such a nice man who will be missed by all those that had the pleasure of knowing him. My late father Ellis had and I have many fond memories of Ellis during his time at Westside. May he Rest In Peace.

Randy Hudson

June 5, 2018

Unk was one of a kind and the last of the great generation of pros in BR, which included his brother Al and my Dad, Harry Neese. I am sitting here in Lady Lake, Florida viewing a black and white photo of my Dad sitting with Unk discussing Daddy's Baton Rouge City Championship win at Westdale Golf Course in 1960 (see attached). RIP Unk.
Bobby Neese

Bobby Neese

June 4, 2018

Cynthia, I am so sorry about Ellis. I pray God's peace and strength for you.

Betsy Hooper

June 4, 2018

Cynthia, I was so saddened to read of Ellis' passing. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers. Hugs, my friend!

Pam Bordelon

June 4, 2018

Cynthia, We were saddened to hear of Ellis' passing. Both of you were always a joy to be around and we are glad we were able to spend time with you. We will be praying for you and the family.

Bob & Ann Byrd

June 4, 2018

Cynthia, we are so sorry to learn of Unk's passing. He was the nicest man, always with a smile on his face. He will be missed. May he RIP.

Gayle and Belinda Sanchez

June 4, 2018

Thoughts and prayers Cynthia for you and your family

Randy Haddad

June 4, 2018

Cynthia and Family, my sincere condolences on your loss. Ellis was a wonderful man, always smiling and a friend to everyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Beth Langlois

June 2, 2018

Dear Cynthia & Family: My most heartfelt sympathy is with all of you. I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God Bless & be with all of you during this devastating time & many days to come.

Marie Dimaio Noto

June 1, 2018

He and Mrs. Cynthia are my God parents. Truly a blessing indeed.It has been many years since I have seen them. I remember he always had a smile on his face. Loved seeing him. Prayers for the family. You are in my thoughts.

Monica

June 1, 2018

What a wonderful man Ellis was. I was honored to know him and Cynthia as friends, and to work with Ellis as a volunteer with both the Baton Rouge General and with The Hospice of Baton Rouge. He had a heart for helping others, and a smile for everyone he met. I am keeping Cynthia and his family in my prayers. Heaven gained an angel, but the world lost a precious Husband, Father and servant.

Betty Morris

June 1, 2018

Mrs. Cynthia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thought and prayers during this difficult time. He will truly be missed by so many.

Katherine Howland

June 1, 2018

To Cynthia, The Michael's and Musso's. Unk was a wonderful person and the Golf Courses around BR will miss one of its finest players. RIP Unk.

SKIPPER RAWLS

June 1, 2018

Cynthia, what a beautiful tribute Ellis gave to you, your family and his friends. We are so very sorry to hear about his passing, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Johnette and Tom Normile

Johnette and Tom Normile

June 1, 2018

Always a smile and a friendly hello.!!
RIP

Bob Hansen

May 31, 2018

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