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MSGT John Iven Ellis

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Birth	:	18 Mar 1933
Death	:	5 May 2017 Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Baptist Home Church Cemetery, Mulberry, Wilkes County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.2256393, -81.1720581
Description	:	Master Sergeant John I. Ellis age 84, retired United States Air Force, and Federal Communications Commission passed away at home, 5 May 2017. He retired with more than 37 years of faithful and compassionate service to his country. MSgt Ellis is survived by his wife Esther married 61 years, two sons, Iven Ellis of North Wilkesboro, NC and Michael Ellis of Great Mills, MD, four grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren, expecting an 8th. John was born March 1933 in Wilkes County NC to Martha Ann and Jay D. Ellis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five... Read More	Master Sergeant John I. Ellis age 84, retired United States Air Force, and Federal Communications Commission passed away at home, 5 May 2017. He retired with more than 37 years of faithful and compassionate service to his country. MSgt Ellis is survived by his wife Esther married 61 years, two sons, Iven Ellis of North Wilkesboro, NC and Michael Ellis of Great Mills, MD, four grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren, expecting an 8th. John was born March 1933 in Wilkes County NC to Martha Ann and Jay D. Ellis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. John was a member of Baptist Home Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Baptist Home Baptist Church with the Rev. David Jones, Dr. Darrell Tate, and Rev. Stuart White officiating. Burial with military honors by Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive from 12:30 – 1:30 prior to the service at the church. John entered the Air Force Dec. 1951 and completed training to become an Airborne Communication Technician. He was assigned as a member aboard B-29 Superfortress aircraft. He completed this enlistment in England and returned home to marry his wonderful wife Esther that he loved so much. After a brief separation from the USAF John reenlisted in the Air Force and was sent to Donaldson AFB, SC as a crew member aboard C-124 Globe Master aircraft flying worldwide missions delivering troops and cargo. After nearly four years and approximately 3000 flying hours MSgt. Ellis was selected to continue his USAF career at Washington National Airport (now Reagan International Airport). Arriving on station in the summer of 1959 Sgt. Ellis was assigned to the Special Air Missions (SAM) unit responsible for transporting the President and other dignitaries and VIP's. In the summer of 1961 the unit at Washington National moved to Andrews AFB where John continued as a communications specialist aboard VC-137 (Boeing 707) aircraft. MSgt. Ellis' missions included transporting the Vice President, Cabinet members, Congressman and Generals worldwide. After thirteen years, 6000+ flying hours and travel to sixty one countries MSgt. Ellis retired from flight status. He now became the training NCO at the Andrews Presidential/VIP Aeronautical station. This was an interim assignment while awaiting orders to Viet Nam. April 1970 MSgt. Ellis received orders to Ben Hoa Air Base, Republic of Viet Nam. As a Forward Air Controller he made many inspection trips to U.S. Army units in the 3rd Corps area where the USAF had radio operators assigned to the Army units for the purpose of calling in air support as required during fire fights with the Viet Cong. This was a very active period both at Ben Hoa and in the field since the VC had set up positions just across the Mekong River in Cambodia. From these sites Ben Hoa was a prime target until the President of the United States authorized the army to cross the river and terminate the sites. John said this was a welcome relief after heading to the bunker on a fairly regular basis. MSgt. Ellis completed his tour of duty in Viet Nam and awarded the Bronze Star medal by the 7th Air Force HQ for his service. Subsequent orders to Florida were cancelled and he returned to the Aeronautical station at Andrews AFB due to his prior experience in the Special Air Missions operations. John continued this assignment at Andrews AFB until his retirement from the USAF after more than 23 years of honorable service. MSgt. Ellis' awards included the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal with Oak Leaf's and other awards and ribbons. John returned home and worked part-time at the Wilkesboro Post Office for almost three years when he accepted a position with the Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Division. There he served as an Electronic Technician and Watch Officer. After nearly 12 years he decided to retire again with more than 37 years of honorable service to the United States of America. Source: Reins-Sturdivant

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MSGT John Iven Ellis's memorial is located at: Baptist Home Church Cemetery, Mulberry, Wilkes County, USA.
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MSGT John Iven Ellis death on 5 May 2017 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.2256393
Longitude: -81.1720581

Family Members:

Parent

Jay Dewitt Ellis

(1900 - 1959)

Martha Ann Morgan Ellis

(1910 - 1992)

Siblings

Chester Bobby Ellis

(1942 - 1981)

Martha Catherine Ellis

(1949 - 1964)

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