Born in Sutton, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Charles Curt Ellison, and Ora Pearl Ayers Ellison Six.
Surviving are his daughters, Chyquitia Fortner Hall and Michelle Renee’ Stancil.
Memorials may be made to DAV: Disabled American Veterans Charity.
Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive is assisting the Ellison family.