Ralph Boyd Ellison Obituary
Ralph Boyd Ellison of Winona, Mississippi, born on May 20, 1933, passed away on September 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ralph Boyd Ellison to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Asaph Ellison and Velma Ellison; his wife Cary Ellison; his sister Lena Browning; and his grandson Drew Ellison.
He is survived by: his children, Terie Dismukes (Brian) of Grenada, Tracey James (Billy) of Collinsville, Tim Ellison (Michelle) of Madison and Tom Ellison (Dawn) of Madison; and his grandchildren, Wilson Dismukes, Maura Cox, Emily McMillan, Ellen Belk, Will James, Leah Dell Smith, Dylan Ellison, Lauren Jane Hoskins, Wesley Smith, Blake Ellison, Caty Mozeleski and Cole Ellison.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Supper Club. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Scotland Baptist Church (602 Alberta Dr, Winona, MS 38967).
Memorial contributions may be made to Scotland Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 782 CR 14, Winona, MS 38967.
