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| Ellis A. Moats | |
| Funeral Date: | 2009-11-29 |
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| Viewing Times: | 10am 2pm on Sunday nov. 29th |
| Funeral Time: | 2pm Sunday funeral home chapel |
| Burial Location: | Fraternal Cemetery |
| Obituary: | Mr. Ellis Andrew Moats age 61 years a resident of 121 Row Ave. in Junior departed this life Thursday evening November 26, 2009 at his residence, he had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. He was born September 12, 1948 at Philippi, WV a son of the late Carl Ellis “Pinky” and Mary Elizabeth (Row) Moats whom Ellis made his home. Mr. Moats is survived by three sisters Susie Moats of Junior, Amy Howarth of Junior, Stacie Mullenex of Correapollis, PA and one brother Mark Moats of Martinez, GA. He was survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one sister Carla June Lawson. Mr. Moats was a member of the Augusta Federation of Musicians since 1975. He started as a gifted musician being taught drums and percussion by Blaine Corder at the Belington Junior High School in 8th grade – having played base drum for school bands and was asked to return after graduation for several years to help tutor the Butler High School Band for band camp. He became a professional musician of which the bands he played in were the “Tune Twisters”, “Mystics Celestials”, The Band “People” of which he toured all over the South East. Ellis was privileged to be friends with a lot of famous groups and singers like Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson, having set in with James Brown and Joe Cocker. Ellis returned to Junior to help care for his Mother at which time he played the drums for “The Circuit Riders” gospel band at the local nursing homes and numerous church revivals, benefits and other events. Ellis loved playing his drums and he really missed his friends in Augusta, GA. Ellis was asked to return to Augusta, GA for three Rock and Roll Benefit Concerts; on July 19, 2008 the last benefit “Press On: The Patrick Chance Fund for Neoblastoma Research” helped raise over $30,000 for Patrick Chance. Ellis thoroughly enjoyed the 50th Rock-N- Roll Reunion Concert of “Johnny Hensley and the Red Hots” which also took place in Augusta, GA. Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday November 29, 2009 when final rites will then be conducted from the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Destry Daniels officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Freedom bank in care of Ellis A Moats to help with the final expenses. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery near Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Ellis Andrew Moats. Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com |
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Ellen (Fenstermacher) Carter [2009-11-29 18:41:29] Susie, Sorry to hear about your brothers passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time. |
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Teresa (SPOT) [2009-11-29 18:11:26] My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Ms. Moats I am sorry. I was there when Mr Carl died. God Bless You! |
| Dee Wilkes Templeton [2009-11-29 13:25:39] Ellis and I played in the band together at Butler High. He was such a talent. My thoughts are with you at this time. |
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| Helen Moats [2009-11-29 09:28:17] Remembering you all in my prayers....I am so sorry for your loss. |
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Payne Family [2009-11-28 22:13:02] Our family has also lost our Uncle Bob Payne.We know your sadness. Keeping the Moats Family in our prayers. |
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sharon drumheller heiman [2009-11-28 19:17:14] my thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family at this time of sorrow.may you only have good memories forever.love sharon |
| Doug and Sharon Moats [2009-11-28 18:28:56] We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of each of you. |
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| Martha Moats McConnell [2009-11-28 15:42:00] Thinking of you all at this sad time. |
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