James C. Ellis

May 9, 1943 - August 12, 2020

James C. “Jimmy” Ellis, 77 of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Guy Ellis, Jr. and Merdill (Ware) Ellis. Jimmy was drafted into the United States Army in October of 1966 during the Vietnam War and served his country until October 1972. After his service he started his own trucking business Jimmy Ellis Trucking in 1985 and dedicated his life to his family and business. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Initta F. (Sayers) Ellis; and a brother Sid Ellis. Jimmy is survived by his son Joey Ellis and Shayna; three grandchildren, Preston Ellis, Evylynn Ellis, and Joci Ellis all of Magnolia, Arkansas and a host of extended family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Evans officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Rodney Ellis, Robert Ellis, Steve Thomas, Tommy Morden, Shaun Dodson, and Tim Porter. Honorary pallbearers will be Vic Reynolds and Joe Weeks. To sign the online guest book or share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz