Jimmie-Ellison-Obituary

Jimmie Louis Ellison

Jal, New Mexico

Nov 7, 1940 – Mar 23, 2025

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BORN
November 7, 1940
DIED
March 23, 2025
LOCATION
Jal, New Mexico

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Jimmie Louis "Papa" Ellison, 84, of Jal, NM, was born on November 7, 1940, in Clovis, NM, to L.V. "Blackie" Ellison and Delmer Ellison, passed away on March 23, 2025. He was nearly a lifelong resident of the Jal community. Portales, NM, was his home for the first 18 years of his life and where...

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I am still in shock from hearing of Jim's death. He was such a wonderful friend to all of us. He always had a smile and a positive comment. He stayed in touch with high school friends and many other friends he met throughout the years. It had been too long since I had talked with him, so he called Lester to see if he had heard from me. Lester called me, and we had a great conversation. I then called Jim, and we had a good conversation. He said he was glad that I am okay. That's the...

Jim and I were classmates at Portales High School, Class of 1958. In all the years of knowing Jim, he was always the same person whenever I saw him -- humorous, honest, humble and just an all around "good guy". He lived a good and useful life and found success in his professional life, as well as his personal life with his partner, Melba. Rest in Peace, old friend. Peggy Lewis Hamric

Jimmie Louis, one of my favorite cousins. I have so many memories a book could be written but not enough time or space on here. Just know he was greatly loved and will be missed by many. I know he is upstairs with so many loved one who set the path for him. Love yo Jim and will miss your great smile and many hugs, ginger

Jimmie was a friend since high school days at Portales High School, Portales, NM. He was kind, sincere, a Christian and a close friend. He will be missed by many. Beverly Douglas Turner!