Aaron Calvin "Bob" Ellis

Aaron Calvin "Bob" Ellis obituary, Bethel Springs, TN

Aaron Calvin "Bob" Ellis

Aaron Ellis Obituary

Visit the Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer website to view the full obituary.

Aaron Calvin (Bob) Ellis was born August 7, 1942 in Bethel Springs, TN the son of the late John (Jack) H. Ellis and Lizzy Bell Tubbs Ellis.

On February 14, 1970, he entered into a loving union with Kathy Elliott. Bob was an esteemed member of the First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Bob dedicated 22 years to Aqua Glass before retiring. With his warm and welcoming nature, he made connections effortlessly and brought joy to those around him.

Mr. Ellis departed this life on February 12, 2024 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 81 Years, 6 Months, 5 Days.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Ellis of Bethel Springs, TN; two daughters, Wendy Cox and husband Jason of Bethel Springs, TN, Amy Jolly and husband Shane of Purdy, TN; three grandchildren: Jacob Cox and wife Krista, Ben Cox and wife Madison, John Cox; brother, Jerry Ellis of Gulf Breeze, FL; nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by his twin brother, Bill Ellis; brother, Hugh Allen Ellis; sister, Connie Davis. 

Pallbearers: Jacob Cox, Ben Cox, John Cox, Tim Jones, Eston Hurst, Joe Davidson

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Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer

160 West Cypress Ave P. O. Box 309, Selmer, TN 38375

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