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Alvin McKinzo Ellis

November 9, 1954 — September 20, 2025

Bentonia, MS

Mr. Alvin McKinzo Ellis was the fourth child born on November 9,

1954, to Harvey Ellis Sr. and Gloria Stean Vaughan-Ellis, both

preceded him in death, as did three of his brothers, Harvey Jr.,

Edward Charles and Raymond Ellis.

Alvin was baptized at an early age at Mt. Joy MB Church in Morgan

Park by Reverend Ivory Scott, where he served on a youth usher

board. In 1987, Alvin reunited with St Paul MB Church under the

leadership of Pastor Nathaniel and Marvin Booker, which is now

under the leadership of Pastor Jason J. Carter Sr., Alvin was a He was a 

dedicated member and served until his death.

After High School, Alvin was employed at Firestone Auto and

Tire Center. In 1977, Alvin went to work for General Tire, where

He retired at an early age due to his eyesight.

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Alvin married Jeoline Allen on January 19, 1976, and to this

union, one child was born, Latasha Ellis.

Alvin was a member of the Distant Riders Motorcycle Club,

where he received the nickname “Re-Run”

. He was a loyal

member, traveling all over the country. Alvin also enjoyed

building and racing cars at the US 30 Racetrack and several tracks

in Mississippi.

Alvin made Mississippi his home in 1987, where he lived in his

forever home, built from the ground up, where he raised his

children.

On September 20, 2025, at 10:38 pm, Alvin McKinzo Ellis

departed this life. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife

Jeoline Ellis, seven children; Tommy, Latasha, Lakysha,

LaShanda (Christopher), Lil Alvin, Brittany, and Shequille. Two

sisters, Carolyn and Jacqueline, one brother, Craig, 18

grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, An Aunt (2nd Mom)

Beatrice Ellis, six uncles, Minus (Martha) Vaughan Sr., Joseph

Vaughan, Prentiss (Dorothy) Vaughan, Herbert Vaughan, and

Jimmie (Christine) Vaughan. A bonus brother, Alan (Wolfman)

Williams and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, family, and

friends.

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