Mr. Robert T. Ellis

July 18, 1940 - September 30, 2021

Robert T. Ellis 81 years of age, resided at 6228 Elder Ferry Road Escatawpa, MS. Mr. Robert died on September 30,2021 at Singing River Hospital. Robert was born July 18,1940 at Forest, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Mary Byrd Ellis and his parents Brooks and Bonnie Ellis of Forest, MS, sister Shirley Gibbs and her husband Herman, his father and mother- in- law Robert and Thelma Byrd of Escatawpa,his brother-in- law Stanley Byrd, and his sister-in-law Joann Byrd. Survivors include his sisters, Sarah Summerlin and husband Clarence. Three nephews Bruce Mazingo, Mike Mazingo and Shannon Gibbs and their families. Robert’s extended family included Mary’s brothers and sisters-in-laws James and Pauline Byrd, Pat Byrd, Robert Byrd and their families. He served six years in the United States Army 1958 to 1964. This included three at Fort Campbell KY in the Paratroopers and three years with a construction engineer company in Europe. He worked in the construction, maintenance and shipyard trades. He retired in 1998 from the Dynachem Corporation in Moss Point, MS. He was a general aviation commercial rated pilot. He enjoyed boating and traveling. Robert and his wife visited all 50 states and several foreign countries. Visitation will be Tuesday October 12,2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Holder-Wells Funeral Home 4007 Main Street Moss Point, Mississippi 39563. A celebration of life service in Robert’s honor will begin at 11:00 am from the funeral home chapel with Elder Albert Cochran and Elder Vivian Parker officiating. You may view the online register and send condolences to the family at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, Mississippi is in charge of the arrangements.