Johnny Ray Ellison

Johnny Ray Ellison, 66, of Vilonia, Arkansas, was born August 4, 1940, at Heth, Arkansas, and died on January 5, 2007. Johnny was a kind-hearted man who worked hard to provide for his family. He would always lend a hand to help others in need. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. The proudest moment of Johnny’s life was the birth of his precious son – Justin. He loved his son dearly.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alta Ellison of Stuttgart, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Ruby Sumler Ellison and his cherished son, Justin Randall Ellison. He is also survived by the daughter of his heart, Jera Rae Houghtaling. Other survivors include his two brothers, Thurman Ellison of Quitman and Jesse Ellison of Cabot; four sisters, Millie Harp of England, Glenda Stokes of Roe, Pamela Harris and Debra Hammerly, both of Stuttgart.

The Ellison family would like to thank Dr. Alan Storeygard for his friendship and for the excellent care he has given Johnny over the past twenty years. Johnny leaves behind many friends and family members who will miss him greatly. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2007, at Sixteenth Section Methodist Church, Austin, with burial in Sixteenth Section Cemetery, Austin. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.