Roy Edward Ellis, 79, of Lansing, Michigan passed peacefully into eternity on November 22, 2020 after a short illness.

Roy was born in Lansing, Michigan to Rev. Arzo and Rev. Easeline Ellis on August 13, 1941. He worked for 20 years as a corrections officer at Riverside Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army at the 130 ^th Station Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. Roy enjoyed jazz music and was known for his gifted piano playing. He spent many years serving the church worship team using his musical talent for God's glory. He also loved spending time and sharing a meal with family and friends.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings: Rufus Ellis, Rev. James Ellis, Joyce Ellis, Stanley Ellis Sr., Barbara Ellis Bradford, Walter Ellis Sr., and Lawrence Ellis.

He is survived by: his six children, Annette (Michael) Trammel, Roy Ellis Jr., Theresa Marquez, Sharonda (Walter) Rush, Lisa Byrd, and Rochelle (Gerald) Haug; his sisters, Hazel Sturdivant and Corrine Ford; brother, Rev. Tim Ellis; and a host of grand and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A viewing will be held at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W St Joseph St, Lansing, on Sunday, November 29, from 1–4 p.m. A private graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, November 30 at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Roy's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ .

The family of Roy Ellis wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the nurses and caregivers of McLaren Hospital's COVID wing, who took care of our loved one with such compassion when we could not be with him in person. Thank you for serving on the frontlines of our fight against COVID.

Arrangements for Mr. Ellis are as follows: