Obituary for Robert William Ellis

Robert William Ellis was born September 10, 1958, to the late William Robert and Mabel Ellis. Robert was the youngest of four children and the only boy. Naturally, he held a special place in everyone’s heart. He was a plump happy baby boy who loved getting into everything and being the center of attention! Being the only boy in his family and the baby, Robert got what he wanted, when he wanted it whether it was from his parents or his sisters.

Robert graduated from Bosse High School in 1976 where he was a member of the football team. He was an avid fan of both football and basketball. During his work career, Robert was employed at the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and the Evansville State Hospital.

The fact that Robert loved to cook is evidenced in one memory his daughter Keidra has of him frying chicken in the wee hours of the morning just for her. Nobody could tell him anything about fried chicken!

In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church where he gave his life to the Lord.

Robert was preceded in death by his loving parents William Robert and Mabel Ellis and a sister, Sylvia Ellis-Fykes.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons: Antwan Jackson, Cameron Ellis both of Evansville, Kyle Chambers of Louisville, KY; daughters: Trazette Ellis, Keidra Ellis both of Evansville; sisters: Pamela Suggs, Barbara Gray both of Evansville; granddaughters: Jamia Jackson, Jalyn Keenom-Ellis; great-granddaughter: “Baby Rowan”, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.