James Russell Ellison Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 17, 2024 we had to say goodbye to James Russell Ellison of Charleston, Illinois, born in Mattoon, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Russell Ellison to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Frank and Juanita (Gillespie); his children, Jodie Ellison, Jana Gruber (Mark) and Jared Ellison Savoy; his grandchildren, Jared Bingaman of Charleston, Jillian, Mitchell Gruber of Dayton, Avery and Harper Ellison of Savoy; his sister Joanne Burtness of Poplar Grove; and his nieces and nephews, Doug, Brad Burtness and Jodie Andrys of Downers Grove. He was also cherished by his children and loved being Grandpa and Papa to his grandchildren.
It is requested that in lieu of flowers, thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Camp New Hope Adopt a Camper Scholarship Fund, 1364 C.R. 100 E., Neoga, IL 62447 or Charleston Masonic Lodge #35, 651 W. Lincoln Ave., P.O. Box 203, Charleston, IL 61920.
