Alvie L. Ellis Sr.

Alvie Lee “Jabbo” Ellis Sr., 88, of Hot Springs, peacefully left this body to be with the Lord forever on Feb. 6, 2022.

On Nov. 4, 1933, Alvie Ellis Sr. was brought into this life from the union of Herman Ellis and Ethel Banks in Homer, La.

During his time in Hot Springs for 68 years, he had been a member of the St. Thomas Baptist Church and had been one of the lead singers in many gospel groups in the city. Mostly known for the group (The Word Singers). Anyone who knew Alvie, better known as “Jabbo,” knows that he loves to sing, he would sing anywhere at any time and just enjoyed himself in the Lord. Since his time in Hot Springs, Jabbo has worked various jobs at Frankie’s cafeteria, Round Table, Arlington Hotel and the National Park Services. He had the privilege to retire from the National Park Service and went back to work with the Arlington Hotel and retire from there also.

Although we mourn, we don’t as those with no hope, we rejoice in the fact that we will see him again. He leaves a void in the heart of three sons, Nathaniel of California, Alvie Jr. and Terry (Gwendel) of Hot Springs; three daughters, Bobby JoAnne, Brenda (Dorris) and Angela, all of California; bonus children, J.P. McIntosh, Louise Walker, Mary Pinckney, Gwen Pinckney, LaTosha Pinckney and Dominique Roberts; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The visitation will be 4-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at New Beginning Christians Ministries, 323 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at St. Mark Baptist Church, 542 Crescent Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.

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