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SHERIDAN - Edward Lewis Ellis Sr., 22, his wife, Belinda Carol Reynolds Ellis, 19, and their 3-month-old son, Brian Keith, died Saturday in an automobile accident.
Ellis was a mechanic for the U-Haul Co. and is survived by a son, Edward Lewis Ellis Jr. of Sheridan; his father, William Ellis of Redfield; his mother, Mrs. Betty Sue Thompson McDonald of Little Rock; five brothers, Michael Valdez of Little Rock, Shannon Ellington of Alabama, Chester Ellington of Hensley, Billy Ellis and Scott Ellington, both of Redfield; two sisters, Christy Ellis of Sheridan and Lisa Avery of Little Rock, and his grandparents, Mrs. Grace Thompson of Little Rock and Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keenzel of East End.
Belinda is survived by a stepson, Edward Lewis Ellis Jr. of Sheridan; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Carroll Reynolds of Sheridan, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Reynolds of Grapevine.
Brian is survived by a brother, Edward Lewis Ellis Jr. of Sheridan; his grandparents, William Ellis of Redfield, Mrs. Betty Sue Thompson McDonald of Little Rock, and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Carroll Reynolds of Sheridan, and his great-grandparents, Mrs. Grace Thompson of Little Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keenzel of East End and Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Reynolds of Grapevine.
Funeral for the Ellis family is 10 a.m. at Buie Funeral Home by the Revs. Dennis Holmes and Lloyd Smith. Burial will be in Lost Creek Cemetery.
ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1989
 
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Bridget Sterrett (Felstead)
Belinda was one of my closes friends growing up. I had just seen her in Wal-mart in the fall of 1988 with her brand new baby that she named "Brian Keith", he was not very old at all. The next things I new she had been killed in the car wreck along with Eddie and her son. It was in February of 1989. I could not bring myself to go to the funeral. I visit the grave every time I am in Sheridan. Her mother has made a beautiful gravesite to go and visit. Belinda was an only child and to have that taken away along with the first grandchild has to be unbearable. BridgetShannon Ellington
Belinda was killed on Hwy 35 around the Grant/ Saline co line in Feb 1989 along with my bro Eddie Ellis and their newborn this happend while I was in the service.Aaron Wilson
When I think of elementary school and class parties and room mothers, I think of Belinda Reynolds and her mother. Belinda's mom was ALWAYS active in our grade school events!I wasn't around Belinda much in junior high or high school, but my memories of her during elementary school are precious.
Kathy Flynt (James)
I remembered Belinda's mother always being in our classrooms too to help out and to bring snacks. She was very devoted to her daughter. I was heartbroken for Belinda's parents especially, because she was an only child.I knew Eddie's son, E.J, from a previous marriage. E.J.'s mother and I grew up together going to Marlow Baptist Church in Ico. E.J. was a sweet boy. He's all grown up now and I don't think I've seen him since he was very young.
Too sad.
Tammy Harter (Dunlap)
I loved Belinda very much. She was one of my closest & dearest friends. I miss her alot. I loved her mom too.. She was a great room mother!!Tracy Paxton (Gardner)
When I think of Belinda, I think back in the 5th grade when I met her. She was so tiny, long blonde hair that curled up on the ends, and her belt had her name on the back. She and I would do backbends on the playground, but she could always out do me, she wouldn't just do a backbend, she would completely flip over! This always amazed me! Through the years, we stayed friends, but didn't have many classed together, but in our Senior year we shared a 2 hour class (Office Training Lab). She and I would compete in who could type the fastest without mistakes, Belinda always won! We sat next to each other. I remember the day she came to school, married, she was so happy! After we graduated I was married 4 mos later, she and Eddie came to my wedding. That was the last time I saw them both. I have visited their grave only twice because it's so upseting for me, to this day. I loved her and Eddie very much and miss them.