Ellis Clark Mylum, 93, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was born on August 31,1922, just outside of Farmville to Charles Preston and Kate F. Mylum. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Stuart Garrett. Together they celebrated over 50 years of marriage.

Ellis served in the U.S. Navy, and was stationed in Okinawa waiting to go to Japan when the bomb was dropped. Upon returning home from the war, he spent his working years with Bethlehem Steel and American Bridge. He was a faithful member of Centenary United Methodist Church which he and Stuart attended for many years.

He is survived by his stepson, Dennis B. Allen of Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. James R. Cleveland of Atlanta; his nieces, Dennis E. Young, Margaret Greer (Robert), and step-niece, Jackie Mylum, all of Richmond; Jean Marston of Farmville; Lois Pope of Carrollton; and one nephew, Lacy W. Mylum (Catherine) of Farmville; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express thanks and appreciation for all the loving care he received while a resident at The Hermitage.

A memorial service will be held at Centenary UMC at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 21, followed by a reception.

A graveside service will be held following the memorial service at Westview Cemetery in Farmville, at 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church.

Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

www.puckettfh.com