- Date Of Birth: October 11, 1924
- Date Of Death: January 1, 2015
- State: Maryland
Robert Waverly Ellis passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015.
He was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 11, 1924 to James Samuel Ellis and Margaret Kathleen Ellis. Predeceasing him is his former wife, Helen Virginia Ellis who passed away in 1974; and his sister, Mary Fern Elliott. Surviving are his loving and caring wife, Dorothy Louise Ellis; daughter Kathleen (Kathy) Marie Ellis and husband Wayne Edward Galinat of Clarksville, Maryland; son, Robert (Bobby) Waverly Ellis, Jr.; grandson, Ryan Galinat and wife Rebecca Galinat; and grandson Kevin Galinat; two great-granddaughters, Charlotte and Quinn Galinat; and his brother James Ellis.
When Robert Waverly Ellis was eight years old, his family moved to Takoma Park, Maryland. “Waverly” attended Blair High School, and then joined the Army during WWII. As a First Sergeant under General Patton, his Fourth Armored Division halftrack troop participated in the Battle of the Bulge. The battle was launched through the densely forested Ardennes Mountains and became a decisive Allied victory.
After WWII, Bob came home, married Helen Elliott, and worked for Merkle, Inc. Before children, Bob and Helen often traveled with friends to NYC and Miami. In Miami you would find “Wave” performing a perfect swan dive or jack-knife off of the high dive. During this time, he built the first of four houses for his family. Later he worked for the Government Printing Office, Fort Belvoir, and HEW (HHS). While teaching at Fort Belvoir, he became an avid golfer. Camping, boating and waterskiing with his family and friends were also favorite pastimes. Bob Ellis retired in 1981 and moved to Myrtle Beach then to Florida. His love of camping had him purchasing three motor homes and extensively traveling the United States with friends.
Bob moved to Leisure World in Silver Spring, Maryland to be closer to his family. He had a sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. He was a generous man who loved his wife, children, and grandchildren.
or mail to:
Wounded Warrior Project
1120 G Street, N. W.
Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20005
