Bruce Herbert Ellis, Jr. Mt. Pleasant - Bruce Herbert (Herb) Ellis, Jr., 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Julia S. Ellis, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Bruce was born January 5, 1938 in Shelby, North Carolina, son of the late Bruce Herbert Ellis, Sr. and the late Vivian Adams Ellis. A graduate of West Point Military Academy, he earned a Master's degree in physics from the University of Alabama. He enjoyed a successful military career and retired as a Colonel. His time in the military included two tours in Viet Nam, and while serving in the Pentagon he worked as the Executive Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Research and Development. Herb's second career in manufacturing began as Vice-President of Contraves International. He served as president of Barnes & Reineke Industrial Design firm and after moving to the low country, was president of Charleston Marine Containers. Herb was an elder at Palmetto Presbyterian Church and active in the community as a member of the Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant and West Point Alumni Association. He was a board member for The Citadel School of Business as well a board member for Force Protection. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Julia Sherer Ellis of Mt. Pleasant, SC; two sons, Richard Adams Ellis (Kimberly Volz Ellis) and James Padgett Ellis (Jennifer Watters Ellis); grandchildren, Matthew Bruce Ellis, Sophia Grace Ellis, Cooper Miles Ellis, Cameron Colwell Ellis, and Reed James Ellis; brother, William "Bill" Ward Ellis (Dorothy Baber Ellis) of Chapel Hill, NC; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ellis of Wilmington, NC; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson, William James Ellis. (son of Richard and Kimberly); sisters, Gwendolyn Joy Ellis and Ann Marie Ellis Keeter; and brothers, Benjamin Thomas Ellis and Marvin Edward Ellis. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or a charity of your choice. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Ellis

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9 Entries

Albert Brodbeck

April 24, 2021

I am so very sad to read about Herb. He was my boss at Contraves USA for a number of years, and I respected and liked him greatly. Great memories, and I am so very sad.

Michael Szathmary

April 22, 2021

Herb was my boss at Charleston Marine Containers. Not only was he a wonderful boss, he was a good friend. I am saddened to hear of his passing and I pray for the comfort of Julia and the family during this difficult time. Herb was aproud army veteran and I shall miss his stories of military service. May God blass you in eternal rest Herb.

Courtney Myers

April 22, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Ellis' father. Wishing the whole family strength and comfort through this difficult time.

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories."

The Ellis Oral Surgery Team <3

Maurice White

April 21, 2021

Chiresse and I send our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Julia Ellis and the entire Ellis Family. We pray that God give you all comfort during this time of great loss.

Cody Baker

April 20, 2021

Herb was a great man. He set the standard in leadership, integrity, and how to treat others. He represented the very best our country has to offer. It was a pleasure to have worked with him for many years. His influence and character were recognized by many across the US and in other countries. He will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with Julia and the entire Ellis family.

Mary Catherine Joseph

April 19, 2021

Uncle Herb was the very essence of a great man! He was always so sweet, kind, giving and loving. We all loved and adored him so much! He served our country with honor and valor...loved Aunt Julia, Rick, Kim, Will, Matt, Sophie, Jim, Jenny, Cooper, Cameron and Reed with as much love as anyone could or want to be loved. He showed that love always to his brothers, sister and all of us cousins. I have been so devastated by his loss but have great comfort that he is with my Dad, Grandparents, Will, Aunt Ann, Uncle Jerry and Uncle Eddie. My prayers are continuing for Aunt Julia, Rick, Jim and their beautiful families. Heaven was graced immensely when he entered those gates!

Donna Grice

April 19, 2021

This world has loss one of the truly GOOD men. Jim and I cherish the times spent and honor the memory of a persona "GENTLE man"

Lisa Keeter

April 19, 2021

I loved Uncle Herb very much and so did the rest of my family. He was a beloved brother to my mother and his brothers and a beloved son to his parents. He was also an honored military veteran and I admire his courage and thank him for his service to our country. I send my love and deepest sympathy to my Aunt Julia and my cousins, Rick and Jim, and their families. Uncle Herb will be in our hearts forever!

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