Bobby Ray Ellis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2020, at the age of 83, Bobby Ray Ellis (Clayton, North Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Andrew and Ada Mae Pollard Ellis; and his sisters, Nell Valerio and Sue Ellis. He is survived by: his children, Lisa Ann Walton (Willis Grant) of Willow Spring, Donna Lynn Ellis of Clayton and Bobby Ray Ellis, Jr. of Willow Spring; his grandchildren, Samantha Leigh Walton of Willow Spring, Joseph Andrew Walton of Willow Spring and Tabitha Elizabeth Ellis of Clayton; his siblings, Marjorie Parrish of Four Oaks, Betsy Langdon Daughtry (Ted) of Clayton, Faye Ray (Walter) of Garner, Jerry Ellis (Judy) of Smithfield, Doug Ellis (Frances) of Clayton and Tommy Ellis (Brenda) of Youngsville; his sister-in-law Betty Tuohy of Fayetteville; and his mother-in-law Myrtle Diehl of Rockingham. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

While flowers are appreciated, memorial contributions may also be made to the Johnson Health Foundation, PO Box 1376, Smithfield, NC 27577 or to the SECU Hospice House, 426 Hospital Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577.