Bobby Ellis, age 34, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Loving father of Bobby and Rhayne. Beloved son of Liz Ellis and Bob Ellis. Dear brother of Michelle (Jeff) Rickert, Tricia (Edward Vela) Ellis, and the late Matthew Ellis. Visitation Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Graveside service Monday, February 1, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Calumet Park Cemetery - Merrillville, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to the Ellis family.