Robert M. Ellis, age 70, of Summertown, TN passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. He was a native of Little Rock, AR, a retired painter, and a member of IATSE #492.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Retha Mae Glover Ellis; and one brother, Wayne E. Ellis.
He is survived by his life partner, Sherry McFarland of Summertown, TN; three daughters, Alicia Kaskie (Dan), Jennifer Mehringer (Eric), and Kimberly McFarland (Kenneth); nine grandchildren, Angela Aelaei, Caden Aelaei, Ashley Dunaway, Alyssa Dunaway, Karlee Dunaway, Daniel Schwartz, Kenley Holder, Jacob Holder, and Cash Holder; one niece, Sharon Ellis; and one nephew, Jerry Wayne Ellis.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.
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