of Marion, AR
November 3, 1942 - December 4, 2021
James Thomus Ellison passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born November 3, 1942 James was a resident of Marion, Arkansas for many years and was the husband of Ruby Ellison. Together they were able to spend 40 years before God called him home.
James was a faithful member of the Marion Church of God and retired form the City of Memphis where he was a skilled mechanic. He could always be found helping others with their needs. He was a member of Grand Lodge of Masons. He loved his kids and grandkids and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
James is survived by his loving wife Ruby, three sons; James T. Ellison Jr. of West Memphis, Arkansas, Lee Parish of Strawberry, Arkansas, and Thomas Kelly of West Memphis, Arkansas, his three daughters; Tabitha Taylor (Marvin) of West Memphis, Arkansas, Catherine Ward (Tim) of Sarah, Mississippi and Cynthia Chesser (Dean) of Strawberry, Arkansas. He also leaves his brother Charlie Ellison (Linda) of Farmerville, Louisiana. James will also be deeply missed by fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren as well as numerous nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeffery Ellison, two brothers; Bobby and Sidney Leon Ellison and his sister Mary Ruth Ellison.
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22 Condolence(s)
Teddy Neighbors
Monday, May 2, 2022
Ruby,
So sorry for you loss. May God be with you.
Teddy
Cassandra B. Meyer
Friday, December 10, 2021
Prayers to Ms. Ruby & the Ellison family. Love from all of Lakeshore
Bobby and Pat Whitten
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Sis. Ruby we are so sorry to hear of Bro. James. Our prayers go out for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort.
Heather Reed
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Prayers for the family. Now he and Wayne Reed will be giving Heaven some hell.
Sheila Fryer
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
He will be miss James was a great dad and granddad and would help anyone that needed it I love him like my own dad but god won't him he will always be in heart
Ashley Ellison
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
He was a truly lovable man. He is now up in heaven with his brothers and sisters. He can make you laugh until you can’t laugh no more
Tammy Schroeder
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Ruby, and family prayers and Love for all of your family. Karl and I enjoyed going to church with you and James many years ago! You two were definitely servants for our Lord!
Again much Love and prayers!
Jimmy % Robin Ellison
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
May the Lords comforting hands be lain upon each as your going through the loss of your loved one James... He will be miss by all family and friends... His joyful memories are deeply left with each and everyone... We pray for each of you as you grieve, AMEN...
JIMMY & Robin
Christie Stafford
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
An earthly journey done, and a heavenly one begun. My deepest sympathies to and prayers lifted for Aunt Ruby, Tabitha, James, Tommy and everyone else left behind. "What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us"-Helen Keller
Gail Reed
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
I’m so very sorry for your loss
Terry Sumpter
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
So sorry for your loss, praying for family.
Rob, Dena & Travis Ammons
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Miss Ruby, so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire family.
Sharon Johnson
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Rest In Peace my cuz. Your final journey has come. God has you now. Celebrate joyously! ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ˜‡
Darlene Mansel
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
My Condolences and prayers with all family
Buddy Martin
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
I love you Papa I will see you again one day old man. Wish I could have been there to hug you one more time.
Tina Waldrop
Monday, December 6, 2021
I'm sorry to hear of his passing he was a nice man. Mrs. Ruby you and your family will be in my prayers. Love you
Melissa Graham
Monday, December 6, 2021
Ive known james for many many years. His wife Ruby was like a second parent to me weve known each other for 49yrs. My prayers and love for out to the whole family. GOD BLESS RIP JAMES
Todd Ellison
Monday, December 6, 2021
I will miss you uncle.
Amanda McFadden
Monday, December 6, 2021
I’m am so sorry to hear of this great loss. We would talk for at least twenty minutes every time we saw each other. Great man
Cynthia and Dean Chesser
Monday, December 6, 2021
We love and going to miss him so much always be rembered and in our hearts.
Catherine Ward
Monday, December 6, 2021
James we have always loved you and I’m so thankful for the way you have taken care of momma all these years. You will be missed. She will continue to b taken care of by her children. I know your in a better place, no more pain, singing with the angels. We will get to meet again. All my love,
Catherine
Geraldine Massey
Monday, December 6, 2021
My heart breaks for his family especially Miss Ruby. Those two were truly in love. I have only briefly been around them but that was enough time to see it. God bless you and may Mr James Rest In Peace.