Ronnie Gilbert Ellis, a lifelong resident of Columbia, Mississippi, passed from this life peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the age of 54. He was born to Ronald and Martha Ellis on January 26, 1968, was a graduate of Columbia High School, and had a long career working in the oil fields in the oil and gas industry. Ronnie had many passions and to say that he was a NASCAR enthusiast is an understatement. And, to clarify any uncertainty that you might have, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. is the best driver that NASCAR has ever had. He just loved cars and going to car shows. The highlight of his year was going to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for Cruisin The Coast. Ronnie was an avid Star Wars collector and held many Coca Cola collectibles. He also enjoyed time on the water fishing. Ronnie’s deepest passion was for his family and will be remembered for the enjoyment that he felt spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Ellis. Ronnie is survived by his father, Ronald Ellis; a sister, Delma Ellis Tolar (John Wayne); a brother, Richard Ellis (Susan); four nieces, Wynde Chastain (Anthony), Rikki Broom (Evan), Rachel Tyrone (Travis), Sara Morgan (Derwin); a nephew, Jeremy Tolar; one great-niece and three great-nephews.
The funeral service for Ronnie will be at the graveside in Woodlawn Cemetery on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00pm. Reverend Mark McArthur and Reverend Paul Young will officiate the service.
