Thomas Ellis (Tuskegee Airman)
1920–2018 (age 98)
Tuskegee Airman
Biography
Thomas Ellis, born in 1920, served as a Tuskegee Airman with extraordinary courage and grace, contributing to history until his passing in 2018. He carried the legacy of the famed squadron with quiet humility, steadfastly honoring the mission of equality he helped further.
His life reflected the dedication and resilience of the men who broke barriers in the skies, and he leaves behind a proud tradition of service and an enduring example of what it means to fly with honor.