Ellis Max Mansfield, age 73 of Moncure, passed away on Sunday (3/15/2020).  He was born in Chatham County, son of the late Garland Lee Mansfield and Thelma Lee Ellis Mansfield.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Oscar Mansfield and sisters JoAnn Stephens, Betty Jean Worrell and Christine Rosser.  Ellis was a member of New Elam Christian Church and was the husband of Lisa Strief Mansfield.  Ellis was employed as Project Supervisor for over 20 years with D&S Construction.    Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm on Saturday at the New Elam Christian Church Cemetery with Rev. Ed Earp and Rev. Emerson Woodall officiating.  He is survived by his daughters Patricia Joann Mansfield of Swansboro, NC and Elizabeth "Libby" Mansfield Thomas of Sanford, NC ; Three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Ellis is also survived by one nephew and five nieces, several great nieces and nephews and sister in law, Anne Mansfield.  The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Friday evening at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith funeral Home of Broadway.