Thursday, May 4, 2023

John Michael “Mike” Ellis, Jr

Mr. John Michael “Mike” Ellis, Jr., 58, of Grenada, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada. He was born July 17, 1964 in Louisville to John Michael, Sr. and Elizabeth Zane Ellis. Mike was a graduate of Mississippi State University and enjoyed attending sporting events with his friends and family. He worked as an Environmentalist for the Mississippi Department of Health for 25 years. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the Southside Church of Christ.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 5, 2023 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service with Bro. Mike Schmitz and Bro. Lee Holly officiating. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service Friday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila Craven-Ellis; son, John Craven Ellis of Ridgeland; sister, Patri Ellis of Louisville; mother-in-law, Dorothy Craven of Grenada; brother-in-law, Scott Craven(Bonnie) of Grenada; two nieces, Ana Izabel Ellis and Ainsley Craven and a nephew, Samuel Craven.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to the Southside Church of Christ Teenage Fund.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).