Howard Ellison, 76

Published 4:31 pm Sunday, March 4, 2012

Howard Ellison, 76
July 1, 1935 — March 1, 2012

Howard Lee Ellison, 76, of Niles, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Howard was born on July 1, 1935, to the late Willie and Thera (Womack) Ellison in Jackson, Tenn.

Howard Ellison

Howard wed Jessie Mae (Scott) Ellison on July 17, 1986. Howard retired from Premier Tool and Die after 17 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Thera; wife Jessie; and siblings, Mattie Pearl Davis and Cali Smith.
Howard is survived by his children, Mary Ellison of Niles, Howard Scott of Niles and Barbara Burton of Niles; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and a brother, Larnell Ellison of Jackson, Tenn.
In keeping with Howard’s wishes, he will be cremated and the family will be remembering him privately.
Memorial donations may be made in Howard’s memory to the Bethlehem Baptist Church, located at 1709 Fulkerson St. in Niles.
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Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home.