Robert "Bob" Ellis, Longtime Hopkinsville Resident and Army Veteran, Passes Away at 81

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Robert "Bob" Ellis, a longtime resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky and a United States Army veteran who served in Vietnam, has passed away at the age of 81. Graveside services with military honors will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Ellis was a member of several veteran organizations and was an active volunteer with the Pennyroyal Honor Guard.

Why it matters

Ellis' passing marks the loss of a dedicated community member and veteran who spent his retirement years ensuring that all fallen soldiers received the proper military honors. His involvement with the Pennyroyal Honor Guard and other veteran organizations highlights the important role that volunteers play in supporting military families and commemorating the service of those who have served.

The details

Robert "Bob" Ellis was born on October 29, 1944 in Hurricane, West Virginia. After serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he went on to work and later retire from Phelps Dodge. Ellis was a member of the Southside Church of Christ, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also an active volunteer with the Pennyroyal Honor Guard, helping to ensure that all fallen veterans received military honors.

• Graveside services with military honors for Robert "Bob" Ellis will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
• Ellis passed away at the age of 81.