In Remembrance Of
Ellis Grier
Ellis Grier,74, of Gower, MO passed away January 15, 2026.
He was born July 24, 1951, to Ralph and Patricia Grier. He grew up in rural Gower, MO. In 1969 he graduated from East Buchanan High School. Ellis received a Diesel Technology Degree from Chillicothe Vo Tech in Chillicothe, MO.
Ellis was a Farmer, a Diesel Mechanic and a Patented Inventor. He was known as a man who could fix about anything. Most of all he was a stable loving father.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Patricia Grier; his brother Thomas Grier and his sister Sharron Kay Bennett.
Ellis survived by his son Joseph Grier and Fiancé Diana Yaley; daughter Melody Grier-Shaw and Husband Sydney Shaw, Sr.; his grandchildren Melana Shaw and Sydney Shaw, Jr.; several nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Noyes Home.
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Service Details
6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower, MO.
Comments & condolences
6 comments
Sue McDowell
So sorry to hear about Alice. What a nice guy he was those Grier’s are great people!! god‘s blessings to you all for peace and comfort
Brandon Huffman
I’m so sorry for your families loss. Never met the guy but if he was anything like Joe then he was a hell of a guy. You are in my thoughts.
John W Horn
Sorry for the families loss 😒
Jim Horn
very sorry for your family’s loss.
Brad Jackson
Joey and Melody. I am so sorry to hear Ellis passed away. Growing up I learned so much from your dad. My dad would take our tractors and trucks to his shop and we would all work on them together. I remember spending many days and sometimes nights in that shop turning wrenches, watching, learning and it was not just learning how to turn a wrench but your dad always had insightful wisdom to share about life skills. Ralph would always come out as well to share his two cents and your dad would be like we got this. lol. Great memories in that shop turning wrenches. To this day when I take my boys to feed our cattle across the road or mow around the block I always share words of advice with them that I learned from Ellis and Ralph each time we pass by the house or shop. All the best to both of you.
Jay Smith
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Condolences to you and the family.