Tracey Allen Ellis
5/24/2010

 Tracey Allen Ellis, 53, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 24.  He was born on March 19, 1957 in Altoona, PA, the son of Fred (deceased) and Sylvia M.  (Edwards) Ellis of Altoona.  Tracey married Glenda Wilt in Altoona in 1987.  Surviving are his wife, Glenda of 22 years and son, Cory.  He is also survived by his mother Sylvia, brothers Gregory R. (wife, Katherine) and Shawn Ellis, sister Wendy Hoover, his aunt Betty Leidy, cousin Stacey (Raeanne) Leidy of Altoona, his favorite uncle and best friend, Howard (Howdy) Ellis, and many nieces and nephews.  Tracey was a 1975 graduate of Altoona Area High School and attended Penn State University for one year.  He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ.  Tracey was blessed with a gifted mechanical ability, he could fix anything and was much in demand for his ability.  He was always quick to help family and friends.  He had a wry sense of humor, as many of his friends could attest.  He liked gardening, history and old cars.  Tracey’s greatest joy in life was his son, Cory.  He was also well known as owner of Freddy’s New and Used Furniture for many years. Tracey will be sadly missed by his family and friends and all who loved him.  Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 and from 10:00-11:00am on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, 2309 Broad Avenue, Altoona.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday at the funeral home officiated by Pastor John L. Emig.  Interment will be held at Grandview Cemetery. 

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Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday at the funeral home officiated by Pastor John L. Emig. Interment will be held at Grandview Cemetery

Contributions

Harriett Gaston 5/26/2010 2:12:00 PM
Glenda and Corey, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May God give you strength and comfort.

Roxanne Jackson 5/26/2010 4:46:00 PM
Glenda - I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to hug you. We will be praying for you and Cory to have strength in the days ahead. Love, Roxanne

Diane Edgar 5/26/2010 5:02:00 PM
Glenda and Corey, I am so sorry for your loss. I had known Tracey for over 20 years. He was always quick to help a friend in need. My prayers are with your family.

Marie Herb 5/26/2010 7:20:00 PM
Sylvia and Shawn,I just want you to know that my heart and my prayers are with you.I have never know a kinder more caring young man than Tracey. To be his friend was an honor. His honesty and integrity endeared him to many.His smile and his laughter brightened many a heart. May you find peace in knowing how loved he was,and how very much he loved you. I will miss him.God Bless and Comfort you, and ALL of his family.

Judith L. Weinstein (JUDY) 5/26/2010 10:01:00 PM
I could not bring myself to come to the smith funeral home. I just had my father there in nov. Tracy & Marty shared the same birthday.Tracey was a beautiful man ,he was my friend for decades. I met freddy when he opened his first store .he gave my two daughters treats and gifts. Tracy's heart was just as big as Freddy's .I bought alot out of freddys store & I sold to Tracy. We were friends, good friends ,I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. I've been crying for two days. I JUST WANT TO REMEMBER Tracy and know he is at peace and his problems & worries are over & done. I hope his mother will be taken care of,I send my deepest heartfelt sympathy to his wife & son. Tracy was one of a kind ,I will never forget him. I hope the Ellis family the best in this tragic loss of its own.

Jean Placek (Edwards)& Mike Goulet 5/26/2010 10:14:00 PM
Tracey was a very kind and loving person who took very good care of his mother as well as his family. I will forever miss Tracey.

Kelly and Rod Shannon 5/26/2010 11:32:00 PM
Tracey was a great person and very well liked. We will all miss him deeply. He was a helper all the time when you needed him. He took care of everything with just a phone call away. he did alot for his mother and his late father. The shannons all the Shannons will greatly miss tracey. We love you Tracey.

Judy Hatfield-Williams 6/1/2010 10:48:00 AM
I just want to express my condolences to the family of Tracy. He was a good person and my mother, Dottie Hatfield loved him dearly. He was a great friend and will be missed. We enjoyed his company everytime we went to Freddy's.Peace be with you all.

Gary R Owens 6/9/2010 10:02:00 PM
I just want to share my prayers and thoughts to Tracey and his family. It has been several years since I have seen Tracey but I remenber our childhood growing up together like it was yesterday. He was a friend that I will never forget.

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