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Obituary – Jim H. Ellis, Jr
Friday, April 3, 2020



Mr. Jimmy "Jim" H. Ellis, Jr. age 50 of Orrville, passed away on April 1, 2020 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born February 2, 1970 to the late Jimmy H. Ellis, Sr. and the Mildred Martin.

He was an insurance agent with Mutual Savings Insurance and also owned M & M Grocery for a number of years.

He is survived by his children, John Martin Ellis (Alaina) and Elizabeth Ellis Pardue (Russell); grandchildren, Grant Pardue, Ellis Pardue, Collins Ellis, Katie Page Ellis, and Zane Pardue; mother, Mildred Martin Mason (John); and a brother, Allen Wilkinson (Misty). 

He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy H. Ellis, Sr. and wife, Rebecca Page Ellis. A private family graveside service will be held at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Cory Horton officiating. There will be no public visitation or services.

Final care and arrangements have been entrusted to Selma Funeral Home.

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