Joel "Dexter" Ellison, age 57, of Columbiana, passed away on October 13, 2018 after a tough battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the US Army. Dexter was a hard-working, family man and he will be terribly missed.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Jolette Ellison; brother-in-law, Bernard Abrams; and sister-in-law, Barbara Tucker. Left to treasure his memory are his wife of 29 years, Elizabeth Tucker Ellison; sons, Joe Gothard (Regina) of Calera and Joel "J. D." Ellison (Quanetria) of Columbiana; grandchildren, Sierra Gothard (Jake), Kiersten Gothard, Megan Gothard, Khloe Gothard, and Joel "Gordo" Ellison; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Barron and Kathrin Souter; parents, Bobby and Agnes Ellison; brothers, Johnny Ellison (Cindy), Barry Ellison (Beth) and Bryan Ellison (Lisa); sister, Kaye Abrams; mother-in-law, Edith Tucker; brothers-in-law, Robert Tucker (Beverly), Daniel Tucker, John Tucker; sisters-in-law, Mary Lois Johnson and Karen Tucker (Dennis); and numerous nieces and nephews including his special niece, Marsha Bunn.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo). The family will receive friends beginning at 6:00 PM. Bro. Frankie Lornio will officiate. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Alabama National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to a charity of your choice.
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