Bobby Ray Ellison
Bobby Ray Ellison, Beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 76 on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, surrounded by his wife, children, and loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sandra Ellison; son, Brian Ellison of Thorsby, AL; daughter, Cindy Grier (Jeff) of Maylene, AL; grandchildren, Matthew Lovelace (Amy) of Calera, AL, Jacob Grier (Allie) of Booney Lake, WA, and Nestor Santamaria of Montevallo, AL; great grandchildren, Ava and Ellisyn Lovelace. Bobby is also survived by his brother, James Ellison (Jackie) of Chelsea, AL; sister, Sylvia Ellison Stack of Gardendale, AL; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded by in death by his parents, Fate and Beatrice Ellison; brothers, Virgil, Tommy, Dean, and Don Ellison; sisters, Elizabeth Turrentine, Maggie Holcomb, and Alice Nash.
Bobby was born on December 31, 1947, in Pelham, AL. He was a proud owner of Pelham Machine & Tool Inc. and Pelham Industrial Mfg. Inc. Bobby loved what he did and there was nothing he couldn’t do. He was known by his employees as “Boss Hog”. He was a church member of Open Door Church in Helena, AL. Bobby was well known for giving to others and always wanted to make sure everyone was well took care of. He loved everybody and never met a stranger.
Bobby was a God-fearing man who knew how to make you feel special and loved. He loved his family and friends and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He had a great passion for restoring cars and loved to sing gospel music and his son, Brian to play the piano. He will be deeply missed, but we know he is up in Heaven singing Glory Road.
A visitation will be held Sunday night, September 8, 2024, in the Charter Funeral Home Chapel from 6 pm to 8 pm. A service will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Open Door Church in Helena, AL at 12 pm. Bobby will be laid to rest in Pelham City Cemetery.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Uncle Bobby was the BEST! Continued prayers for you all.
Aunt Sandra, Brian and Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Bobby. I bet he is having fun talking to everyone that passed before him. I used to see him at Frans a lot. I remember coming down to visit in the summer and he took me and Brian to Montgomery to see my first rodeo. He bought us cowboy hats. I went to his work a few times to see him, and he always had a smile on his face. At Aunt Maggie’s funeral he came up to me and said i was looking like him because I gained a lot of weight. I hope y’all find comfort and peace and know that we will see him again one day. He will be missed by all. He was a Kind soul and will be truly missed.
We are so sorry you’ve lost Bobby. He was one of a kind. Praying for peace for your family.
Dianne (Lyon) Boone and Howard Boone
Mr Bobby will you give Michael and Bobbie Carter a hug for me and tell them I sure do miss them .. Thanks for all done for Larry and I you were a very caring and loyal boss to all your employees sending prayers and hugs to all the family Lisa and Larry Davis
Sandra, Cindy and Brian,
Uncle Bobby was an amazing man and will be missed by all of us. Continued love to you all.