Davis “Butch” Ellis, 79, of Massena, Iowa.
Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Massena from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements.
Memorials: Memorials may be directed to the Butch Ellis Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.
Survivors: He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ellis, daughter Tabitha Carroll (Mike) of Stanberry MO, stepchildren Marvin (Deb) Ray of Omaha, Terri Lou (Terry) Duggan of Griswold, Brenda (Skeet) Shoemaker of KC MO and Arlene Petty of Griswold. Grandchildren Vince (Geena) Carroll, and Brody Carroll all of Stanberry MO. Dani (William) Schmaltz of Dickinson ND, Jared (Brittany) Ray of Tekamah NE, Johnny (Maddie) Ray of Omaha, Katie (Trace) Ticknor of Omaha, Charnda Shoemaker of KC MO, Candi Shoemaker of KC MO, and Cassie (Jake) Matthews of Audubon. 14 great grandchildren with 2 more arriving in the next few weeks. As well as nieces and nephews along with other family and friends.
