Bobbie Lee Ellison
Graveside services for Bobbie Lee Ellison, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at Bean Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellison passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at NHC HealthCare.
He was born January 20, 1930, at Howard’s Ridge, Missouri, to Lish Ellison and Katie Crawford Ellison. On July 11, 1957, he was married at West Plains, to Reba Louise Watts, who preceded him in death on April 22, 2015. Mr. Ellison was a veteran, having served in Korea with the United States Army. Bob loved raising Santa Gertrudis cattle, dirt track racing and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing a good game of pitch and was a big story teller. Mr. Ellison was a member of the Moody Community Center and was baptized into the Church of Christ.
He is survived by two children, Cindy Tyree and husband, Lynn and Stan Ellison, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Ashley Tyree Cooley, Luke Tyree and Kate Tyree and fiancé, Jim Childress; two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Cutter; one brother, Lawrence Ellison, Lakeland, Florida; one sister, Louise Luton, St. Louis, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
His parents, wife, three brothers and two sisters, preceded him in death.
The family would like to give a special thank you to NHC HealthCare and Hospice Compassus for the wonderful care given to their loved one. Memorial contributions may be made to Moody Community Center or Bean Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Leigh Ann Walton
January 23, 2025 @ 2:37 pm
So sorry for your family’s loss! I know family is the center of your world! Prayers for a beautiful cerebration of the legacy he leaves with all of you!
Amber Redburn
January 23, 2025 @ 4:03 pm
Cindy, Lynn, Stan, Ashley, Luke, Katie/Jim and Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to each of you on the passing of Bobbie. May God provide peace, comfort, strength, and encouragement to each of you daily. We will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Jeannie Dennison
January 23, 2025 @ 5:52 pm
Stan, so sorry to hear about your dad, my prayers are with you and your family.
Renee Stephens
January 24, 2025 @ 5:03 am
Cindy and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, love, and prayers are with all of you.
Renee Stephens
January 24, 2025 @ 5:12 am
Cindy and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts, love, and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Renee
Craig and Sherri Cromer
January 24, 2025 @ 7:08 am
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers of comfort and peace are with you all.
Melinda (Burgess) King
January 24, 2025 @ 7:37 am
So very sorry for your loss. A life well lived and well loved is a testament all by itself. Cherish your memories until you’re together again. Heaven is rejoicing.
Msry Ann Lawrence
January 24, 2025 @ 8:05 pm
Cindy and Stan and families, so sorry for your Dad’s passing. We care deeply for your family, and will keep you in our prayers. Mary Ann, Jayson, and Garrett
Louise and Lawrence
January 25, 2025 @ 8:16 pm
So sorry to hear we lost our brother. Lawrence and Louise
Zona Wallace
January 27, 2025 @ 11:35 pm
Lots of memories from when we all lived in Paso Robles. I miss going to town as Mom called it, and go pick up Louise, Cindy and go shopping. I am a cousin. Elmer Crawford was his Uncle. All my sympathy and so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We miss them all. Love cousin Zona and Larry.
Ray E. Crawford
January 31, 2025 @ 6:42 pm
So sorry to hear of Bob”s passing. He was a 1st cousin, He was a fine, hard working man, but a gentle man. We enjoyed visiting with him when he lived near us in Livermore, CA, and later when we visited family members in Arkansas and Missouri. We will miss his friendly, welcoming personality. He was a good man! Sorry for your and all our loss! Ray & Dianne Crawford