Ellis Spivey, 91, a native of Baldwin County and resident of Elsanor, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
He was a life long farmer and cattleman and a champion fiddle player winning over 54 contests and donated his talent to play at many local charity fund raising events. He was awarded the 1994 Central Baldwin Man of the Year and inducted as a member of the Baldwin County Blue Grass Hall of Fame in 1986.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vyonne Spivey, son, Richard Marion Spivey and grandson, Lee Spivey.
Survivors include two sons, Cecil (Brenda) Spivey and Roy (DeLois) Spivey, both of Elsanor; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Elsanor.
Arrangements are by Mack Funeral Home and Crematory, Robertsdale.
