Raised in Levelland by Jeff and Thelma Tucker.   He attended School in Levelland and later graduated from Carlsbad New Mexico High School in 1974.   Mark, worked at Triple C Concrete of Lubbock.  He was a professional Truck Driver for various companies for over 40 years.  He was a driving instructor for ATDS Truck Driving School in Lubbock, Tx.    In his younger years, Mark ran track in high school breaking state records in the 660 in Levelland at 1.26.6  & the  880 in Carlsbad, N.M. at 1.47.7  some records are still unbroken.   Mark enjoyed life especially water sking , Mortor –cross, race-cars, and fishing.   His love of music included a wide collection  of classic rock artist.   Also known as the Hacky –Sack king in these parts.   He still enjoyed talking on his CB radio with a handle of “Boom-man” while he may be 10-7 (signing off) he will always be 10-10 continuing to listen on the side. His contagious smile and laugh will be greatly missed. 

Proceeded in Death by: 

Parents:  Jeff and Thelma Tucker

Father:   Marshall Junior Ellis

Mother:    Ruby Lee Lewellyn

Sister:   Shelley Jones

Survivors:

Sons:  Jacob Lloyd (Candice) Ellis  of Lubbock, and Jason Marshall Ellis of El Paso

Grandchildren:   Alexys Bigelow Ellis, Josh Bigelow Ellis, Courtney Ellis, Jordon Ellis all of Lubbock

Sisters:   Martha (Tony) Hunnicutt of Mulsehoe , Charlotte Fulk and Stacy Beasley both of Marble Falls, TX