James "Bobby" Robert Eller

James “Bobby” Robert Eller, age 39, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.  The son of Norman Mark Eller of Nebo and the late Emily Whittington Eller, Bobby was born in Fort Hood, Texas on December 14, 1979.

A member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Old Fort, Bobby proudly served in the United States Navy.  An avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoyed cooking for family and friends. 

Bobby, who loved his wife and family dearly, is survived by, in addition to his father, his loving wife of 14 years, Molly Amina Imani Eller; two children, Azi and Addie; maternal grandmother, Gen Whittington; paternal grandmother, Gladelle Eller; one brother, Chris Eller; and one sister, Leslie Freeman (James).  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. 

A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church with Reverend Kim Clardy officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.