Elijah Coley Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elijah Coley of Columbus, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 69, on September 21, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elijah Coley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnny Bailey and Willie Ease Coley; his wife Ida Mae Coley; his siblings, Eddie Will Coley, Troy Lee Coley, Elisha Coley, Barbara Jean Neal, Jimmie Will Psalms and Ruby Jean Brownlee; his son David Lee Harris; and his great grandchild Destin Young.
He is survived by: his children, Elijah L. Coley (Tina), Willie J. Coley, Derrick Ellis, Raymond Harris (Lessie), Hellen Lewis, Florence Ellis-Smith of Columbus, MS, Necole Ellis-Baker (Cedrick), Donna Ellis-Ponder (Antonio) of Clinton, MS, Dennis Ellis, Jr. of Columbus, MS, Joia Hardison of Columbus, MS and Ahzoria Harkins of Columbus, MS; and his siblings, Johnny Will Coley, Freddie Lee Coley, James Dean Coley, Willie James Coley, Rickey Lee Coley, Sr., Robert Earl Coley, Samella Coley, Arlena Coley and Denise Coley-Hawkins. He is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
