Cedric Ellis, age 63 , went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was born June 27, 1951 to proud parents Lois Ellis and Benjamin Pullin in Canton, Ohio.
Cedric was well known for his distinguished good looks. To say he was very handsome was an understatement. With his contagious smile and sense of humor Cedric would light up any room he entered. He had a love for his children and grandchildren that was undeniable. He always strived to be the best at everything he set his mind to and was determined to have the finer things in life. Cedric worked for the City of Canton for many years. He had a passion for luxury cars and loved his Cadillac. Cedric was always the life of the party and to know him is to love him. He had a sincere and genuine heart of gold. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of calling him Son, Dad, Papa, Brother, Nephew and Friend.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Ellis and Aretha Wilritch, his father Benjamin Pullin, and paternal grandparents, George and Palma Pullin.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory his mother Lois Ellis, his children Cedric Hughes , Aretha Ellis, and step daughter Manique James all of Canton, Ohio , 14 grandchildren, step sister Linda Bell, step mother Patricia Bell, aunt Patty Kirksey all of Canton, Ohio, and aunt Judy Bell of Columbus, Ohio, lifetime love Doris Martin, as well as a host of loving relatives and friends.