Richard Dennis Ellis, age 80 of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on March 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1943, in Scott County, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired in 2005 after many years of service with the U.S. Government. Richard was an avid hunter. He loved NASCAR and exploring the great outdoors while camping across North America with his wife. Richard is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Gayle Hinshaw Ellis; sister-in-law and caregiver, Janice (Glenn) Grant of Winchester; sister-in-law, Carol (Chris) Carr of Tullahoma; brothers-in-law, Rick (Barbara) Hinshaw of Franklin, and Don Hinshaw of Laguana Hills, California; special niece, Ivy (Joe) Bailey of Fayetteville; nephew, Ben (Teresa) Greene of Athens, Alabama; and several other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1-2:30 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Life Celebration Center. A celebration of life service will follow at 2:30 pm with Rev. Joe Bailey officiating. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
