Charles Darrell Ellis, 82, died Nov. 10, 2011, at his home.
He was born in Swandale, W.Va., and lived in Vero Beach for more than 40 years, coming from Belpre, Ohio.
Before retirement, he was the owner of Suntronics Inc. of Vero Beach.
He was a member of the Aero Club of Vero Beach and Masonic Lodge of Belpre.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Joan; daughter, Carol E. Vann, of Memphis, Tenn.; sons, Steven D. Ellis, of Dallas and Chuck D. Ellis, of Vero Beach; brothers, Carl Ellis, of Parkerburg, W.Va., and Robert Ellis, of Jewett, Ohio; sisters, Wanda Mullins Butcher, of Dille, W.Va., and Gladys Neal and Gloria Bogner, both of Titusville; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Hussey Ellis; and a grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston TX 77030.
A funeral service will be at 5 p.m. Nov. 13 at the First Christian Church of Vero Beach.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Earl Morgan officiating.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.seawindsfh.com.