Ellis Eugene Ponton Sr., a longtime resident of Portage, Indiana, passed
away on February 16, 2023, after a brief illness. He is survived by his
son, Ellis E Ponton Jr (wife Sandra Cate Ponton), three grandchildren,
and two great grandchildren as well as two sisters, (Virginia and
Sylvia). He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Euella Ponton, 3
brothers (Gerald, Leo, Jerry) and 1 sister (Lillian).
Ellis was a large man and lived a large, full life.
Born in Junction City, Kansas, on March 14, 1934, he served in the Kansas
National Guard and then the US Air Force. After an honorable discharge
he moved to Northwest Indiana in the late 1950s, married Euella
McGlothen on November 17, 1957, and worked at Inland Steel until he
retired as a Mechanical Rigger Foreman at 54 years young.
Ellis was
very active in the community as a Mason, member of the Deep River
Archery club, Portage Port Authority Commissioner, and most recently a
member of the Winamac Old Auto Club with his cherished 1978 Monte Carlo.
He loved hunting, fishing, story telling, and being the supreme
prankster.
Ellis was a beloved grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many.
Funeral Service for Ellis will be at 6pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave.,
Portage IN with Reverend Michael Lawson officiating. Visitation will be
held on that same day from 4-6pm.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Orak Shriners Childrens Hospital at the following website in memory of Ellis Ponton Sr. www.donate.lovetothererescue.org