It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Wayne Ellis on October 9,2024.

He was a beloved member of the Ellis Family of Richmond, VA and the Long Family, also of Richmond, VA. Steve grew up in Monmouth County, NJ. Steve was known for his vibrant and generous spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

His passions for family, for coaching kids during his 40 plus years in Gwinnett County, GA and spent countless hours coaching baseball, youth football, girls softball and basketball and boys youth basketball, becoming affectionately known as Coach Steve.

Steve’s professional passion was commercial construction project management and worked and completed many complexes, buildings and airport building/renovations.

Steve will be remembered as a wonderful son, brother, husband, grandfather, and cherished father. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Marian Long Ellis; father, Nathaniel Gilbert Ellis, Jr.; and son, Dustin Nathaniel Ellis.

He is survived by his daughter, Raina Michelle Ellis; grandson, Kane Edward Snider; granddaughter, Kaylee Nicole Ellis Biggs; brothers, Larry Ellis, David Ellis, and Brian Ellis; sister, Deborah Ellis Steelman; stepmother, Pat Ellis; stepsister, Annette Shanks; and many loved nieces and nephews.

Services will be announced at a later date.

May he rest in peace.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Ellis family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.