Jimmy Royle Ellis, 79, of Bentonville, Arkansas died August 10, 2022 at Springdale Health and Rehab.

He was born September 30, 1942 in Barry County, Missouri to Loyd Nimon Ellis and Delma June Harrell Ellis. He married Connie Lee Keene January 24, 1964. He retired from Wal-Mart Security and was a farmer. He enjoyed cooking for everyone, loved music, dancing and traveling. Jimmy loved his grandchildren and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Washburn. He is preceded in death by his father; his wife Connie Ellis; son Kently Ellis and sister Laveta "Tweedle" Boyd.

Survivors are his mother, Delma June Ellis of Washburn, Missouri; daughter, Lana Patterson of Bentonville; a sister, Fran Horton, o f Diamond, Mo.; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren

Service is set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Washburn First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. Saturday before the service at the church. Burial will be in Dent Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net