James A. Ellis Obituary
We bid farewell to James A. Ellis in Joplin, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 13, 2026 at the age of 80. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though James may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Gay Ellis; and his son Matthew Ellis. He is survived by: his wife Willena "Hope" Tomlinson; his son Billy Bushee of Grove, OK; his grandsons, William Bushee, Wyatt Bushee and Braydon Aday; his siblings, Kay Nations of Burleson, TX, Billie Sue Blundon of Cleburne, TX and Troy Ellis of Dottie, OK; his nieces, Linda Taylor (Danny Buckaloo) and Janice Jones (Jeff) of Edmond, OK; and his sisters-in-law, Wylema Wilson and Lanita Salyer.
