Thomas H. Ellis

Thomas H. Ellis was born January 2, 1958, in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Earl Ellis and Marie (Angle) Ellis. He passed away on August 10, 2026, in Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Tom grew up in a loving supportive home with his family. He grew up with wonderful parents he was proud and loved so much “even loved to pick on his cousins”. Tom always had something going on growing up.

Tom graduated from high school in 1975 from LR Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas. After high school he enlisted in the U.S.Army receiving the rank of E-5 Sergeant. After the military he moved to Kansas City, Kansas where he worked doing landscaping. He moved back to Blackwell, OK to take care of his dad for a while. In 1988 Tom and Carla met and fell in love. They married February 14, 2000, in Blackwell. To that union Tom received an instant family that he enjoyed from the moment they said, “I Do”. He enjoyed taking the kids to ballgames, concerts, Easter egg hunts and anything else they could think of to do. He was active with the boy scouts, was a wrestling coach and pee-wee football coach. He enjoyed coin & stamp collecting and music.

Tom went to work at the Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa doing Horticulture and retired after 20 years, giving him more time with his children & grandchildren. Cooking out was one of his specialties that he took great pride in and loved doing it any chance he could. There was always a reason for a cookout.

Tom is survived by his wife Carla Ellis, Blackwell, OK; three sons, Eric Myers, Blackwell, OK, Paul Vance, Blackwell, OK, Thomas H. Ellis, Blackwell, OK: five daughters; Kayle Myers, Blackwell, OK, Natalie Vance, Ponca City, OK, Sharicah Myers, Ponca City, OK, Ambrosha Ellis, Blackwell, OK, Nevaeh Ellis, Blackwell, OK; his Stepfather Ray Robinson, Lone Chimney; 10 grandchildren, including one on the way.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Donna Quinn; two brothers, Alan Ellis and Greg Ellis.

There will be a graveside inurnment on Friday August 21, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. officiated by Ray Robinson at the Byron-Amorita Cemetery. After the service everyone is welcome to a dinner at the Byron Fire Station Community Center.

Memorials may be made to the A&B Fire and Rescue, 502 4th Street, Byron, OK 73722. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Pond Creek, OK.