Jakeem Ronte Ellis

Jakeem “The Dream” Ronte Ellis, left this world unexpectedly, at the young age of 23, on June 19, 2019. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 17, 1996 to his parents James Earl Ellis, Jr. and Tammy Dobbins. Jakeem was raised by his father James and his stepmother Kimberly Ellis in California beginning at 4 years old. He is survived by his parents, his loving siblings Raven Dobbins, Ailene Holmes, Elena Burlaza, Jezreel Ellis, and Javonte Ellis; and his loving grandparents Bonita Tyus, James Ellis, Randy and Lynn Naker and Loreta Gale.

Survived also by his loving aunts, Tamara Hunter, Karina Tyus, Crystle Collins, Keisha Williams, Brenda Broadway, and Kim Dobbins; and his loving uncles Mondrell Ellis, Xavier Tyus, Robert Tyus Jr., Anthony Naker, Christopher Gale, Rodney Dobbins, and Maurice Dobbins. Jakeem is also survived by his only nephew, JaBarian Hawkins, his cousins, his fiancé Jada Brown and their pitbull Skyy Vodka Ellis, and his many friends that he considered more to be family.

We know Jakeem is now in God’s kingdom with his brother Josiah Ellis, his grandfather Robert Tyus, his grandparents Maurice and Lena Dobbins, and his first Pitbull Kapone Ellis.

Jakeem was most known for his larger than life smile, his gentle nature, and being a truly caring son, brother, and friend. He had a lot of aspirations in life and was most driven by his connections with people. Those who knew Jakeem, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. His memory will always live on earth with his loved ones as he watches over us all as God’s angel. I am sure that Jakeem would not only want this life event to bring us closer to one another, but mainly to God, so that we may all be together again one day in His paradise.

Jakeem loved his fiancé, Jada Brown, and their dog-child, Skyy Vodka Ellis, unconditionally, in which they built a loving relationship, were each other’s best friends, and had a strong bond any mother or father would be proud of. His favorite past times involved being with his friends going to the river, playing sports, and just being in good company laughing and cherishing life.

These words came to his mother, Kimberly Ellis, in the early morning Monday, June 17, 2019 in which she was compelled to write. Now looking forward, we are confident Jakeem’s Godly spirit was speaking for him in his absence of any written words:

Most Days

Most days, I want my mind to stop racing so my heart can be still.

It’s getting harder to shake, all these feelings that I feel.

You see, confronting the past, leads to dissecting all the pain.

Most days I wonder, am I on the verge of going insane?

Snippets of my life constantly flashing through my mind,

There’s therapy in looking forward, and not staying stuck on what’s behind.

As quickly as I entertain and question what my purpose here on earth is,

My God kindly reminds me, there’s still So much love to give to your kids.

You see, a mother’s love is unbreakable, Powerful and free…

Most days I wonder, how did I become so lucky?

How was I chosen to give life when love felt like a stranger?

When neglect and mistrust was wrapped up in anger?

My questions fall on deaf ears, they’re much deeper than I thought.

Or maybe it’s the face of failure, cashing in on what I bought?

Although I walk with tears in my eyes, my head is held high

Because I created beautiful souls, with a past I can’t deny.

There will be a visitation on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 7-10pm at Miller-Jones Mortuary 26770 Murrieta Rd., Sun City, Ca 92586. A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10am at Miller-Jones Mortuary, Sun City with internment at Singing Hills Memorial Park in El Cajon, California.