06/07/2026
Joel Michael Ellis, 69, of Minden, Louisiana, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, at Truitt Cemetery in Joaquin with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Steve Ellis will officiate.
Born September 11, 1956, in Center, Joel is the son of Joe Ellis and Winola Williams Ellis. He loved hunting, fishing, trucking, and being a cowboy.
He is survived by:
Children:
Clay Ellis of Joaquin
Josie Ellis of Mt. Enterprise
Jace Ellis and wife Nevaeh of Mississippi
Bonus-daughter, Fran Mouser
Grandchildren:
Isabella Sessions
Aaliyah Sessions
Tristan Sessions
Grace Ellis
Rilynn Ellis
Kyleigh Lock
Charleigh Lock
Jasper Ellis
Sisters and brother:
Susan Godfrey of Waco
Jan Cassard of Henderson
Cindy Harris of Henderson
Jon Ellis of Texas
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Joe Ellis and Winola Williams Ellis; granddaughter, Olivia Ellis; and nephew, Joey Stringer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Boo Klein, James White, Tristan Sessions, Jimmy Deal, Jerry Hoepfl, Guy Barton, Donald Parker, and Case Mouser.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
