Donald Allen Ellis, 82, of Sarasota, FL, died on July 23, 2025. Survivors include his wife Margaret Ann (Peggy) Dickenson of Sarasota, FL, his sister Judy Lukacs of Bradenton, FL, his niece Karen Ann Lukacs of Bradenton, FL, his nephew George Alexander Lukacs of Bradenton, FL, his great nephew Logan Lukacs of Bradenton, FL, his great niece Madison Lukacs of Bradenton, FL, and his great niece Taylor Davis of Bradenton, FL.
Donald was born in East Orange, NJ. After attending the Georgia Institute of Technology, he worked as a chemical research technician at Allied Chemical Corporation in Morristown, NJ for eight years. In 1971, he moved to Bradenton, FL and worked for the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners for over 31 years in various positions, including Manager of the Pollution Control Division and Utility Plans Examiner in the Utility Engineering Division.
Donald was an expert and avid collector of military memorabilia for over 45 years.
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