The legacy of Mr. Donnie Ellis will be cherished by his son, Taurean (Lashan) Hendrix of Cincinnati, OH; grandson, Bryson Hendrix of Starkville, MS; eight sisters: Loddie Clark and Era Jean Ellis both of Chicago, IL; Nancy Glenn of Atlanta, GA; Essie R. Barnes (Lester) of Milwaukee, WI; Shirley Harris of Atlanta, GA; Arella Rena (Tyrone) Ellis; Evelyn Ellis, and Brenda D. Johnson all of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Willie Clyde (Angie) Ellis; Ivan D. Hudson of Starkville, MS; and Lenoard Ellis of Columbus, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.