Kevin Dubarry Ellis Sr.

Kevin Dubarry Ellis Sr. Age: 62 Years of #13 West Court, Ninth Terrace Centerville, 
complete his final pair of shoes repair at his residence on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

If you had the pleasure of knowing Kevin, chances are, your memories of him bring a smile to your face. 
He always had a joke ready and couldn't wait to make you laugh. Even if you only met him once, 
you probably left that interaction in a good mood. He was funny, charming, sincere and did everything 
within his power to make sure the people in his life knew how much he cared for them.

Kevin was born on Saturday, January 16, 1960 and was the third child of Waite (deceased) and Violet Ellis. 
He attended St Augustine's College and excelled in track and field. He was a natural athlete, 
and his love of fitness remained with him. He was always active and even led aerobics classes. 
Throughout his life he stayed fit and healthy, a passion he passed on to his children.

Kevin ran a successful shoe store, Shoe Heal, for many years and was very skilled in the art of shoe repair. 
His attention to detail and dedication to his craft set him apart from the rest. He brought that same energy 
to other parts of his life and it could be seen by the way he showed care for those in his life. In his later years 
he lived with his mother and took pride in taking care of her and the house. He diligently made breakfast 
every morning and ensured there was food in the house.

He and his wife, Genie, had three beautiful children together. Although they didn't always see eye-to-eye, 
they definitely agreed on how much they loved Krysta, Kevin Jr, and Nathan.

A true testament of a man's character is his relationship with his children, and in this regard, 
Kevin truly excelled. He was extremely close with his children, and they knew that he was 
proud of and loved each of them. The love he had for his children extended to his many 
nieces and nephews. Kevin regularly called family members and friends to check in, 
make sure they were okay, and to share a joke or two.

He enjoyed life and liked to have a good time. His favourite music was the fun, upbeat sounds 
of Prince, Michael Jackson, Billy Ocean and Charlie Wilson. Kevin was truly a joyous person 
and brought happiness to whoever he was around. Optimistic and talkative, he was quick to 
strike up a conversation with a stranger and always encouraged his family to look at the bright 
side of things. He put the needs of others before himself and would give his last to help someone he loved.

Kevin was taken from us suddenly on June 22, 2022, his mother's birthday. His last words to her, 
the night before he died, was "I love you, Mummy. I want to wish a very happy birthday tomorrow." 
His joyous nature and caring spirit contributed greatly to the lives of his family. He will be greatly missed. 
Left to cherish his memory are: 

Kevin is preceded in death by his:
Father: Waite Adolphus Ellis;
Brother: Keith Waite Ellis Sr.;
Sisters: Keva Charlene Ellis and Valerie Bell;
Grandfather: Hillgrove Ellis;
Grandmother: Maria Colson;
Uncles: Richard Clement "Dickey", Lemand and Franklyn "Count Bernadino" Ellis Sr.;
Aunt: Ruby Ianthe Seymour;
Granduncle: Gustavous Ellis;
Cousins: Mercia Strachan and Theresa Knowles; 

The Radiance of this "Garnet of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:
Wife: Eugenie Greene-Ellis;
Two Sons: Kevin II and Nathan Ellis (Katianna);
One Daughter: Krysta Ellis;
One Granddaughter: Aaliyah Russell;
Mother: Violet Naomi Ellis;
One Brother: Lester Ellis;
Five Sisters: Cheri Benjamin (Shane), Lillian Blades, Vienna Mais, 
Joann Ferguson (Brenville Sr.) and Florence Ellis-Durmond (Kenneth);
Twelve Nephews: Keith Jr., Ryan and Terron Ellis, Brenville Jr. and Antonio Ferguson, 
Justin Benjamin, Sammy, Mandela and Ishaka Mais, William Rolle, Stephan Hall and Matson Delancy;
Eight Nieces: Keisha Ellis-Hunt (Emille), Keara, Makesha and Letitia Ellis, Rachel and Michaela Riley, 
Iya Graves, Luree and Sydney Benjamin, Adero Bullock, Tracy Walthour, Stephanie Johnson, Joanna Mais, 
Ilianna Gibson, Alicia Brown, Amanda Jones, Vernita Louison and Maxine Delancy;
One Aunt: Patricia Ellis;
Eight Grandnephews: Solomon and Sundiata Hunt, Jalen Benjamin-Bullocks, Renyeh Kromah, 
Levi Walthour, Larry Smith III, Kaelin McKenzie and Maillyn Gibson;
Seven Grandnieces: Hailey Ellis, Zora-Love Hunt, Ellarie-Cruz Rolle, Bree Kromah, 
Jewett Benjamin-Bullocks, Joey Walthour and Mallia Gibson;
Cousins: Carl Jr. and Shavaughn Blades, Franklyn Jr., Leslie, Anita, Mia, Karen and Cynthia of Wisconsin, 
Philip, Joel Sr., Johnny, Dale Sr., Deloris and Leslie Ellis, Arthur Jr., Gregory Banks and Arletha Smith of Indiana, 
Jane Archer, Dorothy Seymour, Sylvia Turnquest, Gwendolyn Bain, Carolie Grant, Barbara Lockhart, Edith Burns, 
Dorothy Smith, Marsha Deveaux, Diane Williams, Shirley Rodgers, Evarista Mitchell, Turhurn Thompson, 
Betty Simms, Doreen Marche, and their families, the family of the late Agnes Albury, the Lundy, Collymore, 
Petty, Godet, Seymour, Strachan and Deveaux families;
Mother-in-law: Eunice Greene;
Four Brothers-in-law: Jeffrey, Jayson, Eugene and Jomar Greene;
Three Sisters-in-law: Joan Delancy, Andronike and Smith Debi Greene;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Roscoe Perpall, Tyrone Miller, 
Dr., Nicholas Fox, Delvin Moss, Ingrid Johnson and their families, the Wilson family 
and the Strachan family of West Court and SAC Class of 1979.
Special Thanks To: Pastor Carlos and Kim Thompson and The Family of Faith Temple Ministries.