Ellie "Cochise" White Jr.

Ellie White, Jr. passed December 10, 2020, at The Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado, Arkansas. 

Ellie was born July 3, 1960, in Chicago, IL to Ellie White and Lillian White. He was the second born out of five children. He leaves to cherish his memories a brother Emanuel White two sisters Ruth White and Joy Goldsby, one nephew Vernon White, and six nieces Marketa White, Nicole Brown, Charity Goldsby, Sharon White, Latasha Waller, and Lashanta Ese Emuobonuvie. 

Ellie was preceded in death by his Father Ellie White, Mother Lillian White, and Eldest Brother Paul White.

Ellie gave his life to Christ and became a faithful member at Union Mission Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Ellie enjoyed watching sports and listening to music, in which he often did both at the same time. Most people knew Ellie as “Cochise”, he was loved and cherished by many people. When he was able, he went to every Strong football and basketball game he could even if he had to walk. Ellie’s favorite football team was the Steelers, and he was so happy about how well they were doing this year. 

Ellie never met a stranger; he would talk to everybody but granted most people knew who he was. Cochise is a name that spreads far and wide. 

Ellie was a loving brother and a great uncle, and he will truly be missed.