Doyle Ellis

"That man is a success - who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much."Doyle Leonard Ellis, 83, passed away March 5, 2019 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin, IN. He was born in Nashville, IN, on March 2, 1936, to Rev. William and Pearl Ellis. He attended University of Evansville and on to Indiana University School of Dentistry where he graduated with his DDS. He opened his dental practice in Vincennes, IN, in 1960 where he practiced for more than 55 years.He was a devoted husband to his bride, Carolyn (Castleman) Ellis. They were married on June 7, 1959. As the son of a Methodist minister, the church was a major part of his life. He was a member of North United Methodist Church that later became a part of Community United Methodist Church. He served on several committees and boards, local and beyond. He was a delegate to the United Methodist Conference and sponsored the legislation that created the United Methodist Volunteer in Missions teams. This jump started he and his wife's decimation of over 50+ years to their mission work in Haiti, Africa, and other locations around the world providing medical and dental education and dental treatment. They were both active in the International Orphan Project. They were host families to International students through Vincennes University. He enjoyed outdoor activities, spending time on or around water, loved animals, painting with water colors, and taking in all of the IU basketball he could watch. He cherished time with friends and family and with a twinkle in his eye when he smiled, he told you how much he cared about you. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim Ellis, and his wife, Carolyn Ellis. Those left to cherish Doyle's memories are his children, daughter-in-law Grafilia Ellis of Carmel, IN, Tom Ellis and his wife Julie of San Diego, CA, Tonna Snider and her husband Duane of Carmel, IN, and Tracey Ellis and his wife Tanya, of Westfield, IN; grandchildren Mark Ellis and his wife Jessica, of Indianapolis, Kristina Chisholm and her husband Slate, of Nashville, TN, Jared and Laura Ellis, of San Diego, CA, Ta, Zane, and Drake Snider of Carmel, IN, Tyler Ellis of Westfield, IN; great-grandchildren, Jaxon Chisholm of Nashville, TN, and Baby (boy) Ellis of Indianapolis (due in May 2019). Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Community United Methodist Church with Rev. Stacy Downing officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday at Community United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Haiti Fund through Community United Methodist Church. Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Doyle Ellis.