Ellis is survived by his daughter Debbie (Larry) Alston; and his son Ken Goodwin; his brother Terry (Cheryl) Goodwin; his sisters Patricia (Wayne) Cole; and Delilah McCoy, his grandchildren Joy (Brandon) Womack; and Jordan Alston and his great grandchildren Mattie (Grant) Rice and Bailey Womack.
Ellis was preceded in death by his wife Mary Goodwin; his parents Marlin & Stella Goodwin; his sister Elizabeth Goodwin; his brothers Frank Goodwin; Jerry Goodwin; and Tommy Goodwin.
A visitation for Ellis will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue, N.W., Cullman, Alabama 35055. Following the visitation will be a a celebration of life funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Marlin will be laid to rest in Bethany Baptist Cemetery, 1612 CR-201, Crane Hill, AL 35053.
Moss Service Funeral Home Directing.