Mack Ellison

Mack Ellison, 86, of Itasca passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Itasca with Rev. Diane Barnes officiating. Burial will follow at Itasca Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Mack was born July 18, 1929 in Bois D’Arc to Robert and Stella (Parks) Ellison. He grew up in Hill County, where he was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He served his country in the United States Army. On May 27, 1953, Mack was united in marriage to Becky Wilshire.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Itasca and past Worshipful Master and 60 year service award recipient with the Masons. He also served on the board of trustees for Itasca Bank. Mack was awarded the 1965 Outstanding Farmer of The Year award for Hill County, 2009 Community Service award from the City of Itasca, and was inducted into the 2015 Hill College Hall of Fame for playing on it’s football team from 1947-1948.

Preceding him in death were his parents; twin brother, Joe P. Ellison; and two sisters, Ruth Ellison and Mary Thelma Poe.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Becky Ellison of Itasca; two sisters-in-law, JoAnn Ellison of Dallas and Yvonne Calhoun of Waxahachie; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church-Itasca, P. O. Box 6, Itasca, TX 76055 and/or First United Methodist Church, 401 East Adams Street, Itasca, TX 76055.