Gainesville - Jerry Wayne Ellis, 85 of Gainesville, Texas passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Leander, Texas to Elizabeth Josephine (Nichols) Ellis and George Wayne Ellis. Jerry made his career working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He also served his country in the United States Army. Jerry attended Lake Worth High School and received his GED from the United States Armed Forces Institute. While serving in the US Army he achieved the rank of Sgt. E5 and served in Iran after enlisting on January 10, 1962, and ending his service in 1968. Jerry loved to farm and ranch and above all his family.

Jerry is survived by brothers, Larry Ellis of Granbury, Texas and Terry Ellis and wife, Jeanetta of Palestine, Texas; nieces and nephews, Randy Ellis, Greg Ellis, Jennifer Ellis, Sheri Pelton and Charlie Bell, also numerous other nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Callisburg Cemetery, Callisburg.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Church of God, 1106 Weatherford Hwy, Granbury, Texas 76048 or Norwood Heights Baptist Church, 2214 Hwy 155, Palestine, Texas 75801.