It is with great sadness that the family of Ellis Ifill announces his passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, April 3, 2002, at the age of 70 years.

Ellis will be lovingly remembered by his wife of Nicole and his children, Tyeisha, Shakeela, Kaya, Elijah. Bill will also be fondly remembered by his two grandchildren, Mekhai and Keyomi, by his sisters, Cathyanne and Michelle by his brother Sherwin.