James Lee Ellison, 62, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:02 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.

He was born November 21, 1962, at Rolla, Missouri, to Marion and Trease Ellison.  James attended Willow Springs schools and had worked at Custom Classic Cars for Bill Collicot building Cobra kit cars, Randall and David Osborn and Fox Sawmill.  For the last several years he spent time taking care of his momma and her home after his Dad's passing.  James had a heart of gold and always put his family and friends first.  He enjoyed making memories with his family and brought laughter to any room.  He also enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.

He is survived by his mother, whom he loved very much, Trease Ellison; two brothers, Clyde Ellison and Sid Ellison and wife, Tammy; three sisters, Trease (DD) Ellison, Vicky Gomez and husband, Jose and Darlene Ellison; two step-brothers, Larry Ellison and wife, Linda and Hollis Ellison and wife, Kathy; one step-sister, Francis Henke and husband, Dave; he was known as Uncle Jimmy James to several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, including Thomas Lee Ellison, Trease P. Ellison, Emily Hardin and Maverick Hallman, all of whom he loved very much.

His father, one sister, Kathern P. Keeler, and many aunts and uncles, including Richard and Evelyn Leeder, preceded him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.