Roger F. Ellis, 88, of Bradenton, Fl passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Oak Village Nursing Facility in Oaktown, IN.

            He was born in Hyannis, Cape Cod MA June 16, 1937, the son of Harold Ellis, and Margaret Taylor Ellis.

            Roger was an Army Veteran, and a scuba diver for 50 years, working for Snead Island Boat Works finishing boats.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, also a brother, Gilbert Ellis.

            Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Juanita Wright Ellis whom he married her on July 8, 1972, 5 sons, Robert Roux (Sandy) of Ft. Worth, TX, Richard Leroy Ellis (Lynn) of Bradenton, FL., Gary Ellis (Candy) f Springfield, OH, Allen Tittle (Susan) of Palmetto, Fl and Michael Tittle of Sarasota, Fl, 2 daughters, Patricia Christine Rinehart (Duane) of Caryville, TN, Renee Roux of Bradenton, FL, 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 2 nephews.

            There will be no services, cremation has been chosen.

            Brust Funeral Home and staff was honored to assist with the arrangements