H. Ellis Minton, 54, of Odessa, died on Monday, August 8, 2005, in a Mineral Wells hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 12, 2005 at the Sherwood Church of Christ in Odessa with, Lynn Money, minister, officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton. Ellis was born on January 16, 1951, in Big Spring, Texas. He grew up in Odessa, graduated from Permian High School and attended Odessa College three years. He worked as a heavy equipment operator most of his life. He was Church of Christ and was president of the Last Few Motorcycle Club (LFMC) in Mineral Wells. Survivors include his parents, Henry and Yvonne Minton of Odessa; his sister & brother-in-law, Elaine and J.D. Smith of Odessa; 6 aunts, 1 uncle and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,