Ellison, James Michael

  • Wednesday, February 1, 2023

James Michael Ellison, 64, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in a hospice facility.

Survivors include his brother, Earl E. Ellison, sisters, Dottie Ellison, Tena Ellison, Jessie Higgs and Sandra Heath and several extended family.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Legacy Funeral Home with Bro. James Eggert officiating. Burial will be held privately for family.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 4-6 p.m. in the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, Tn., 423 843-2525.

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