On February 18th., 2017, Tommy Ellison entered into Heaven at the age of 81.
Tommy was born and raised in Howards Ridge, Missouri. After moving to Arizona, Tommy married Martha McNeese and raised their children on Wuertz Farms south of Coolidge.
Tommy always had a desire to move back home to the Ozarks. When he knew his time was close, he and Martha moved back to Howards Ridge and he passed peacefully.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Ruby Ellison; his sister, Belle Head; two brothers, Boyd and Auggie Ellison; two sons, Randy and Tony; daughter, Kathy and grandson, Robby Laster.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughters, Janie, Becky, Susie and Brenda; sons Carl, Michael and Tommy Jr.; two stepsons, John and Robert Marshall; dozens of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at a later date with burial in Howards Ridge Cemetery, Howards Ridge, Missouri.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.