David Lea Ellis, 73, of Lincoln, AR passed away at his home on November 5, 2015. David was born on February 24, 1942 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, a son of Louis Ellis and Theda Curtis Ellis. He married Joyce Fletcher Ames in September 1994 in Fayetteville. David was a heavy equipment operator for McClinton Anchor for many years before his retirement. He was a hard working man who loved the outdoors, cutting wood, gardening, doing woodwork and playing dominoes. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ellis of the home; his mother, Theda Ellis of Fayetteville; two daughters, Tammy Ellis of the home and Denise Elms of West Fork, AR; three sons, Travis Ellis, Central City, AR, Marty Ellis of Lincoln, AR, and Bill Ames of Watts, OK; one brother, Paul Ellis of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and 10 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at the Bell Cemetery in West Siloam Springs on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 2:00pm. Brother Glen Faulkner will officiate the service under the direction of the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs. To sign the online guest book, visit www.Backstrom-Pyeatte.com.