Ellis “Stokey” Hamberg, 87, passed away on April 30, 2026, in Webster, Texas. He was born on July 12, 1938, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to John and Effie Hamberg. Ellis is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Jeffrey and wife Samatha; siblings, Fred Hamberg and wife Carol, and Nancy Rice and husband Darell; grandchildren, Justin Hamberg and wife Britney, Ashlee Hutson and husband Aaron, grandaughter Brittany, and grandson Nathan; Jake Richardson and wife Taylor, great-grandchildren, Breanna Clark, Brooklynn Hamberg, Abigail Hutson, and Peyton Hamberg; and numerous family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Effie Hamberg; siblings, George, John, and Jeanette; daughter, Deborah; son, John; grandson, Christopher; and nephew, Tim.

Ellis built his own asphalt company and worked as a dedicated businessman for many years. In his youth, he raced stock cars and had a passion for speed—he loved anything fast and was known as a true daredevil.

On Monday, May 4, 2026, Ellis’ family will greet guests for a Viewing from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, TX 77598. Interment will be at Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, TX. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Ellis’ memory may do so to a charity of their choice.