James Randal “Randy” Ellis, 66, of Cookeville, passed away unexpectedly, on Sept. 24, 2023, at his home.
He was born July 3, 1957, in Memphis, and was the son of James Ellis and Jean Matthews Ellis.
He was retired from Carrier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Haylee Barnes.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Kim Ellis, of Cookeville; daughter, Dawn Barnes (Jeremy), of Brandon, Mississippi; grandchildren, Jason Murray (Anna), of Brandon, Mississippi, Matthew Barnes (Hannah), of Brandon, Mississippi, Melisse Barnes, of Brandon, Mississippi; great-grandson, Christian Barnes, of Brandon, Mississippi; sister, Jan Carlson (John), of Germantown; mother-in-law, Juanita Wells (Gene), of Gainesboro; sister-in-law, Tammy Burrow, of Cookeville; nephews, Steven Carlson (Robin), of Germantown, Todd Carlson (Stephanie), of Memphis, James Burrow, of Cookeville; niece, Carla Burrow, of Cookeville; great-nephews, Corboyn Draughn, of Cookeville, Cyler Burrow, of Cookeville, Hunter Carlson, of Germantown; great-niece, Chloe Draughn, of Cookeville; a very special friend, Paul St. Amour, of Cookeville; and many cousins and other family members.
Funeral service was 2 p.m., Sept. 30, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Dan Horton officiated.
Pallbearers were Matthew Barnes, Jason Murray, Steven Carlson, Todd Carlson, Mike Burrow, and Paul St. Amour.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
