Patrick Ellis

Patrick Connery Ellis (May 30, 1943 – July 16, 2020) was an American radio show host and production director. He hosted "Gospel Spirit" for over forty years on WHUR-FM. Upon his death, Ellis was the longest running on air personality in Washington radio history.

Early life and education Patrick Connery Ellis was born at Freedman's Hospital in Washington, D.C., on May 30, 1943. He had one brother, Roy M. Ellis.

After graduating from Westminster, Ellis attended Howard University for communications. In 1971, he started volunteering at WHUR-FM, Howard's radio station. He became a full-time staff member at the station in 1975. In 1977, he earned his bachelor's degree from Howard. That year, an anniversary party was held with BeBe and CeCe Winans and the Barrett Sisters performing and Jesse Jackson, Del. Walter Fauntroy and Marion Barry in attendance.

In June 2020, Ellis was hospitalized for COVID-19 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. He died from complications of the virus at an Annapolis hospital on July 16, 2020, at the age of 77.