Robert M. Ellis, age 70, of Summertown, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. He was a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, 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; 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, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.