Joshua Emmitt Ellis

Joshua Emmitt Ellis, 25, resident of Jonesborough, TN, passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Walker Valley High School Class of 2004. He attended Cleveland State Community College and graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2009 with a B.S. degree in marketing. Joshua’s hobbies included photography, hiking and fishing. He was employed with Target Department Store in Johnson City, TN. Joshua was known as a gentle soul with a caring nature and an easy smile. He was selfless in his relations, always willing to cheerfully help his loved ones in any way he could. He was a source of pride to his family and a point of inspiration to his colleagues. He will be remembered as a beloved son, brother and friend. His legacy will carry on in the hearts of everyone he touched. Joshua was preceded in death by his sister, Etta Ellis; grandparents, Emmett and Veniece Ellis and Glen Spencer. He is survived by his parents, Guy and Karen Ellis of Cleveland, TN; maternal grandmother, Pat Spencer of Pauls Valley, OK; four brothers: William Glen Ellis and wife Heather Shea, James Spencer Ellis all of Cleveland, TN , Billy Guy Ellis of Grove, OK, Benjamin Lee Ellis and wife Talauna of Moore, OK; three nieces and two nephews also survive. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 C.D.T. Friday, September 16, 2011 in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Pauls Valley, OK. His family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Ellis family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.