Robert G. Ellis

Robert G. Ellis, 79, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, April 15, 2012. Bob as he was fondly known was born June 22, 1932 in Denver, CO to Eldridge and Essie Solomon. He was a retired Construction Engineer, and member of Fairacres Baptist Church. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, sports, golf, the Dallas Cowboys, reading and was an avid Bible Scholar but his passion was for his family. Mr. Ellis will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife Roberta Henderson Ellis of the family home; sons Robert, James, Dwight, David and Sam; daughters Cindi, Kathleen, Shirley, Marilyn, Kathy and Karen; brother Don Ellis and wife Lida. Also surviving him are many grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his sons Teddy, Ramsey and Truit; an infant sister and his previous wife Margaret Ellis. Memorial Services to celebrate his life will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Getz Funeral Home with Pastor's Doug Cowan and Chipper Moore officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Portales Children's Home in Portales, New Mexico or to a charity of choice. PDF Printable Version