Leslie Pardee "Bonfire" Ellis, 87, passed away in his home in Delaware, OH on March , 2019. He was born in Lorain, OH and son of the late Walter Ellis and Lydia (McCalla). In his life he enjoyed, camping, fishing, and hunting. He served in the US Army and was a devout fan of Ohio State. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Wendy Carter, and one sister, Marilyn Leadbetter. Survivors include: Children – Cynthia Roberts of Irvine, KY, Yvonne Barnett (Steve) of Ravenna, KY, Daniel Ellis (Angela) of Trinity, AL, Carrie Ellis of Winchester, KY, Leslie Ellis (Amy) of Coppell, TX, and Erica Ellis of Ashley, OH; 15 Grandchildren; 15 Great-Grandchildren; Sisters/Brother – Joyce Supers of Oberlin, OH, Barbara Ward of Vermillion, OH, Harold Ellis (Barbara) of South Amherst, OH, Geraldine McClary of Oro Valley, AZ, and Lorna Ellis of Pasadena, TX