John “Robbie” Robert Ellis, 42, passed away, Tuesday, July 31, 2012. He was born March 29, 1970 in Wilson County.

He is survived by his mother Janice E. Shackelford and husband Ty.; father Osbourne E. Renfrow and wife Michelle; three sons, Cameron Ellis, Jonathan Ellis, and Thomas Ellis; four brothers, Shane Ellis, Duane Ellis, Adam Shackelford, and Andrew Shackelford; five nephews, four nieces; his Aunt Rachel Parrish and husband Brian; and girlfriend Angie Bryant.

A funeral service was held Friday, August 3, 2012 in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home.