Sonny Ellison Obituary
The memory of Sonny Ellison of Sweetwater, Tennessee, who passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sonny Ellison to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his sons, David Earl Ellison and Lester Ellison; his stepson Ricky Woodby; his parents, James Ellison and Doshia Russell Ellison; and his siblings, Geraldine Harrison, Linda Ellison and Ricky Ellison.
He is survived by: his son James Ellison; his stepchildren, Melissa (Thomas Wolfe) and Tony Woodby; his siblings, Rosie Dobbs, Mary Dobbs, Deborah Carter and Billy Ellison (Pete Ellison); his grandchildren, Darren Ellison, Amber Woodby and Kolisha Wolfe; and his close friends, Sally and Robert Lance. He is also survived by several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Biereley-Hale Funeral Home (4650 US-411, Madisonville, TN 37354). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Christianburg Cemetery (116 Sands Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874).
