Billie Eugene Ellison Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Billie Eugene Ellison, age 90, of Perryville, formerly of Houston, Texas went to be with the Lord Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born May 23, 1928 in Ada Valley, Arkansas. He was of the Christian faith and attended Journey Church of Perryville. He was a Marine Chief Engineer by trade, a World Traveler who loved to share his stories and experiences. He was always positive until the day he left us. He never complained, and will always be remembered saying “This is the Life.” He loved his family dearly. He is survived by his children, Gwenda Baty (Roger) of Georgia; Terry Ellison of Houston, Texas; Sherry Franke (Ken) of Russellville, Arkansas; four grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Green (Herschel) of Conway, Arkansas; Betty Kingrey of San Diego, California; Jim Ellison (Jackie) of Perryville, Arkansas; Karen Boyette (Dale) of Perryville, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews who adored him. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Essie Ellison; wife Mary Ellison; son Randy Ellison; grandson, Ricky Rogers; brothers Millard, Willard, Edward, and Gordan Ellison; sisters, Thelma Hickey, and Mae Worth. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2019 at Harris Funeral Home, 306 W. Scenic Drive, Perryville, Arkansas. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Journey Church 1559 Hwy 9, Perryville, Arkansas with Bro. Danny Barker officiating. Burial will be at Ada Valley Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Pallbearers will be, Clyde Boyette, Anthony Boyette, Derik Boyette, Sr., Derik Boyette, II, Jason Greene, Bryan Weaver, Kevin Chambers, and Thomas Maupin. Honorary Pallbearers are, Kaleb Boyette, and Dan Wagner. A special thank you to Salem Nursing and Rehabiliation Center in Conway, Arkansas; as well as the staff at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Billie Eugene Ellison

May 23, 1928 - February 8, 2019