Charles "Tom" Ellis, 75, of Madisonville, KY. passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday September 21, 2010 at his home.

He was born on July 20, 1935 in Manchester, OH. to the late Harry Ellis, Sr. and Lela Case Ellis. He was owner and operator of The Chimney Sweep in Madisonville. He was a military veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. He was also a member of Gideons International, Hopkins County Art League and the Woodturners Club.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Dryden Ellis; a daughter, Susan Ellis Maxwell; three brothers, Harry Ellis, Jr., Lloyd Ellis and Kenneth Ellis.

He is survived by his second wife, Mary C. Ellis; one daughter, Deneise (Mike) Ellis Melton of Madisonville; three grandchildren, Joseph Britton, Emily Maxwell and Jack Maxwell; three step-sons, Darrell Gibson, Marvin Gibson and Roger Gibson; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday September 26, 2010 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Shannon Owen officiating. Burial will be in Manchester Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the memorial hour Sunday at Harris Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Gideons International and Green River Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.