James Devert Ellison

James Devert Ellison

James 'Devert' Ellison, age 61, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at his home in Cumberland Gap, TN, after a long illness.

He was born July 15, 1945 and was a member of Blair's Creek Baptist Church.

He was the beloved son of Bruce and Mossie Hammonds Ellison.

He was employed by Twin Star Coal and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Ellison.

He is survived by his

loving wife of 41 years,

Wanda Ayers Ellison;

mother,

Mossie Hammonds Ellison, Oviedo, FL;

daughter,

Mona (Nick) Hoskins;

son,

James Allen (Geneva) Ellison, all of Harrogate;

grandchildren,

Savannah Hoskins,

Brylee Rose Ellison,

brothers,

Frank Ellison, Arthur,

Wayne (Betty) Ellison, Franklin, OH,

Doug (Brenda) Ellison, Morristown;

sisters,

Yvonne Henderson, Willis, VA,

Barbara (Stuart) Ginsburg, Orlando, FL;

a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 13, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Travis Chumley officiating.

Graveside 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Pallbearers - Don Thacker, R.C. Thacker, Alvis Moore, Rick Johnson, Sam Bays, and Larry Hash.

Visitation 6-8 p.m. at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869 3651, 626 4249, www.reecefh.com