Lindley "Big Don" Ellison, Jr.of Rose Bud, AR
August 25, 1966 - July 29, 2022
Lindley Don Ellison, 55, of Rose Bud, passed away on July 29, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 25, 1966, to parents, Lindley & Elva Ellison in Dallas, Texas. Lindley graduated from W.W. Samuel High School, Dallas, Texas in 1984. Big Don was the booming voice behind the mic at every off-road event across the country. From monster trucks to barbie Jeep's & even once on the Amazing Race! He was the definition of life of the party! His goal in life was to always make people laugh & have a good time. That man didn't have a serious bone in his body. He was a jack of all trades from managing telecommunications & concrete companies, to having gyms & eventually creating a legendary career in the racing world from scratch & becoming a renowned promoter & announcer. His love for racing started at an early age & was his passion all throughout his life. He loved spending time with family & friends but honestly didn't meet a stranger and even if you didn't know him you always left with a Big Don story. He fought the most optimistic 4-year cancer battle most people have ever seen, he is now healed & truly ''LIVING THE DREAM'' with his lord & savior in heaven.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Calli Ellison of 6 years. Don is survived by his daughter, Shelbi Craig & husband Kaleb; his wonderful grandkids, Braylin & Blitz Craig; parents, Lindley and Elva Ellison; sister, Casondra Lanning; nephew, Dakota Lanning; niece, Ashlee & John Keech & their children Sadie & Isiah Keech.
He was predeceased by Cleo & Mary Ellison & Margie Barfield, Earl Kincaid, and Floyd & Ruby Taylor, who have previously passed on.
A Celebration of Life service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Rose Bud First Baptist Church, Rose Bud, Arkansas.
A Celebration of Life service will be 4:00pm, Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Texas Motorplex Champions Club in Ennis, Texas.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR 72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com