Ellis Ray Souders, Sr.

Ellis Ray Souders, Sr., 83, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Monday, June 27th, 2011 at Bedford Memorial Hospital, Bedford, PA. Ellis was born in McConnellsburg, PA on May 14, 1928, the son of the late Charles Russel and Ora Francis (DeShong) Souders.  He was the husband of Mary E. (Sowers) Souders whom he married on October 27, 1949. He was a member of the Cito United Methodist Church, McConnellsburg, PA and was a retired machinist from the Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA after working there for twenty-five years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by Sons Ellis R. Souders, Jr. of Durham, NC, Allen W. Souders of McConnellsburg, PA, Warren L. Souders of Needmore, PA, Daughters Debra K. Mellott of McConnellsburg, PA, Angela M. Skinner of Mercersburg, PA, Brother Paul Eugene Souders of McConnellsburg, PA, two granddaughters, one grandson, two step-grandsons, one step-granddaughter and two step-great granddaughters.  Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Religious Service at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 30th, 2011  with Pastor Christian Elliott officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg, PA. There will be visitation on Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.  There will also be visitation one hour before the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com