Marlin Doyle Ellis, 67, of Reeds, Missouri departed this life on Friday, December 12, 2014. Marlin entered this life on January 1, 1947, in Waynesville, Missouri to the union of the late Roy M. and Zelda Irene (Williams) Ellis. As a child he lived in Beulah, Missouri, moving to the Reeds, Missouri area with his family in 1957. He also attended Reeds School. Marlin worked many years as an automotive mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, playing marbles and watching baseball games with Joe. Marlin is preceded in death by his parents. Marlin is survived by his sons, Doyle Ellis and Donnie Ellis (Betty) , all of Reeds, Missouri; five brothers, Melvin Ellis (Sharon) of Wyandotte, Oklahoma, Marvin Ellis (Mary) of Carthage, Missouri, Garry Ellis (Margery) of Wentworth, Missouri, Jerry Ellis (Joyce) of Reeds, Missouri and James Ellis (Candy) also of Reeds, Missouri, one sister; Nelva McCary Compton (Pete) of Wichita, Kansas; his grandchildren, Mercedese, Robbie, Cade, Coda, Hailey, Blade and Baron; as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Ellis are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the Avilla Cemetery with Bob Holman officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Those honoring his life as pallbearers are, Melvin Ellis, Marvin Ellis, Jerry Ellis, James Ellis, Cade Jenkins and Coda Lumpkins. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.