Ellis Hottinger, age 85, of Russellville, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born November 29, 1939, in Dover to Charles Raymond and Susie Bernice Berry Hottinger.

He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and an ordained elder. He was a licensed embalmer and a funeral director for Shinn Funeral Service and retired earning his 50-year lifetime certification.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Hottinger.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Donna Hottinger; a son, Chris Hottinger; two daughters and sons-in-law, April and Scott Walker and Heather and Richard Winesburg; and six grandchildren, Blakeley and Hailey Walker, Griffin (Madisyn) Winesburg, Samuel Winesburg and Finley and Livia Hottinger.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 8, 2025, at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jim Fisk officiating.  Burial will be private under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

The family would like to thank Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Arkansas Hospice for their love and care.

Memorials may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1200 North Arkansas Avenue, Russellville, Arkansas 72801 or to Arkansas Hospice, 222 John Babish Lane Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.