Junior Ellison

Junior “Hippie” Ellison, age 72, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Martin, TN, owned and operated Ellison Signs for over 40 years, and attended Faith Church. He loved to play golf, pool, and cards.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Ellison, Sr. and Mary Gower Ellison.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, JoAnn Goolsby Ellison; one son, Chad Ellison; one daughter, Jodi Long (Shane); three grandchildren, Jake Smith (Leighton), Jaden Ellison, and Luci Long; one great-granddaughter; Mia Smith all of Lawrenceburg, TN; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and an abundance of friends that he loved greatly.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Saturday, June 28, 2025, at The WLX Country Cafe. A Celebration of Life will begin at 4:00 PM. The family hopes to see all of Hippie’s friends and loved ones. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.