Richard Allen Ellis Jr., age 31, passed away Monday, January 16,2023.

Richard was born in Elyria, September 30, 1991 to Margaret Kerman (nee Regal) and Richard Allen Ellis Sr.

Richard loved being a father and taking his son on adventures.He was a people person, mainly the life of the party, better known as "Cactus Jack", especially with his jokes and his shenanigans. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Survivors include his son Richard James Ellis, his mother Margaret (Edward) Kerman, his siblings, Florence Parsons, Ashtan Ayala, Edward Kerman III, Stephanie Kerman, and Dozer Kerman, his step-mother Virneda Adams, the mother of his son, Jacqueline Carrion, extended family and many friends.

Preceded in death by his father, Richard Allen Ellis Sr., his grandparents, Arlene & Gary Easterday, Rose & Dennis Moss, Phil Regal and his Aunt Sheila Regal.

Family will receive friends at Andras Crematory & Funeral Home, 3900 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 12 NOON to 2:30 P.M.