Mr. Bobbie Ellis, age 77, passed away in the early hours on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Batesville, MS. Bobbie was one of nine children born to the late John and Ida Turner Ellis in Gurthrie, KY on February 18, 1938. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the VFW of Hernando, MS. Those left behind to cherish Mr. Ellis's memory include his two daughters Angela and Lori Ellis both of San Diego, CA; one son Timothy Ellis (Karren) of Grand Prairie, TX; two brothers Doug Ellis of KY, Jack Ellis of TX; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial donations be made in Bobbie's honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001 or by following THIS LINK.