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1942
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Ben Ellison Obituary
He was born April 22, 1942, to Benjamin and Susie (Davis) Ellison in Haskell, TX. He was married to Ann Kail Ellison for over 53 years. He was a long-time resident of Odessa, and owner/operator of Benjamin Photography, and a past-president of the Texas Professional Photographers Association from 2003-2004. He earned his Master Craftsman of Photography in 1991. He was a long-time member of Eisenhower Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Ann Ellison of Odessa; son Steve Ellison and wife, Kristan of Grand Prairie, TX; five grandchildren: Whitley, Sarah, Rachel, Kail, and Emily; his brother Rick Ellison and wife, Judy of Odessa.
Family visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, February 9, 2015, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Miles Cemetery in Miles, TX.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Stroke Association.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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Karen Acker
February 23, 2015
Ann, Terry and I were surprised and saddened to learn of Ben's passing. We have fond memories of our years as neighbors in Odessa and our visit at the last PHS reunion. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Dixie Dobbins
February 11, 2015
To know Ben was to love him. He was an amazing photographer, a past president of the Texas Professional photographers. he was a great friend, loving, kind and funny. He made a huge impression on me and he and Ann have impacted thousands of lives. we will miss him and remember his smile, his humour and twinkling eyes. love to Ann and his family, Sincerely, Dixie and Bruce Dobbins, Livingston, Tx
Ron & Melessa Baker
February 11, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Ellison.
Joylyn Russell
February 10, 2015
Dear Ann, I was so sorry to read about Bill passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Having known your family for all of the years of our children being in school together has been a special blessing for Webbie and me. You both are very "Special People". I care.
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Steve & Mary Burnett
February 10, 2015
Our heartfelt condolences to the Ellison family. You are great people.
Yashira Cangas
February 9, 2015
I am a friend of Steve Ellison. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to him and his entire family.
Gloria Vandegriff-Honea
February 9, 2015
My sincere condoleces to the family of Ben Ellison. I am a friend of Steve Ellison's and know how deeply he cared for his father. We hope that our prayers offer some confort to the entire family.
American Stroke Association
February 8, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
February 8, 2015
His wonderful sense of humor and he will be missed for his great ability of being a great
photographer of all the years that we have known the family Deepest condolences to the family. God bless you always Donna Holt Maynard and family
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