Lanny G. Ellis

March 10, 2025

CHARLOTTE – Lanny G. Ellis passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born October 04, 1943, in Elkin, NC to John Harley Ellis and the late Katie Pauline Ellis.

Lanny attended Brevard College and Wingate University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. He then joined the military as a Naval Corman stationed at CampLejuene, NC.  He served for 18 months then transitioned to the naval reserves so that he could complete his collegiate journey earning a Master’s in Education from UNC Charlotte.  Lanny began his nursing career at Charlotte Memorial Hospital.  He was the first male nurse to work with their kidney transplant team.  Lanny enjoyed a long nursing career working in various roles at the two major hospitals in Charlotte now known as Atrium and Novant respectively as well as the Nalle Clinic of Charlotte.  He retired from nursing at the age of 70.

He is survived by his son, J. Scott Ellis of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Melissa E. Schuth of Charlotte, NC; father, John Harley Ellis of Jonesville, NC; and granddaughters, Olivia Ellis, Abigail Ellis, and Mia Schuth.  Also surviving is his sister, Kay Ellis of Lewes, DE.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Crestwood Memorial Gardens, 914 Old Highway 21, State Road, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Lanny to Memory and Movement Charlotte, 411 Billingsley Road, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28211, or via the web at https://mmclt.org.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606.  Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Susan Day Martin

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Lanny and I attended high school together in Elkin, and he was one of my best friends. I also live in Charlotte, and I ran into Lanny some years back. He was a wonderful person and one whom I shall never forget. Just today, I posted something funny on my Facebook page (not knowing he had passed away) about Lanny, and his good friend, Larry Stewart, My prayers are with you all, and just know, I am one person who will never forget this great man. May God Bless you all.

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  • Anne H N

    Lanny was a great friend to Avery and me during our days at Elkin High School and many years afterwards. We shared numerous happy times and cherish those memories.
    Blessings to Lanny’s family as you experience your loss.
    Anne H . Neaves

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  • Sara Mathis Carter

    I was a classmate of Lanny. He was a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed.

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