Ellis, William Arthur, 100 of Leesburg, FL (formerly of Zephyrhills, FL) passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1914 in Essex, MO to William Clint & Pearl Ellis. He was preceded in death by his wife: Hilda Ellis; and 3 sisters: Eloise McMullin, Lucille Cutler and Wilma Grimm. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Gary & Janet Ellis, Leesburg, FL; and 1 sister: Willene Warren, Dade City, FL. Funeral services will be held 11am Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the First Christian Church of Leesburg. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery in Dade City. The family will receive friends for viewing 1 hour prior to service time at the church. Flowers will be gratefully accepted or those that wish may make donations in his memory to a charity of your choice.