NASHVILLE -  Donald Ray Ellis, 41, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 18, at Bunn Chapel Baptist Church.

Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Roland and Alma Ellis of the home; one daughter, Tiera Ellis of the home; two sisters, Angie Rasberry of Elm City and Melissa Ellis of Raleigh; and one brother, Derrick Ellis of Rocky Mount.

Arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home.