Dr. Bernard Ellis, age 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 01, 2019 at his son's residence in Pontotoc, MS.

He was born on November 15, 1941 in Glen Allen, MS to the late William Claude and Inez Holloway Ellis and lived in Doddsville, Mississippi. Dr. Ellis was a member of Roundaway for many years and was very active in the community. He was scoutmaster, a member of Indianola Recreation Association, Indianola Lions Club, Indian Bayou Archery Club, Jackson Eye Institute, Mississippi Optometric Association, and the Mississippi Baptist Convention. Dr. Ellis took a mission trip every year to Mexico with a team from the Baptist Association. He was an Optometrist for 56 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Waide Ellis, sisters, Claudette Ellis Reese, Judy Ellis Schoenfeld, Daphene Ellis Handy and a brother, Robert Delwood Ellis.

He is survived by his son, W. Bernard Ellis Jr of Ramer, TN. three grandchildren, Christian Skylar Ellis, W. Bernard Ellis II, and Zachary Ellis all of Ramer, TN. He also is survived by a foster daughter, Daria Kavaliova Lorio-Barsten.

Services for W. Bernard Ellis, OD will be held Wednesday, June 05, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Roundaway Baptist Church in Doddsville, MS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 05, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Roundaway Baptist Church in Doddsville. Rev. Bob Hill will officiate the services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Missions, Roundaway Baptist Church, 776 Steiner Road, Doddsville, MS 38736 Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge.