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Mr. Tom Ellison, lll

09/25/1967 - 02/08/2021

Obituary For Mr. Tom Ellison, lll

Mr. Tom “Tony” Ellison, lll entered into rest Monday, February 8, 2021 at his residence.

Tom Ellison III was born on September 25, 1967 in Augusta, Georgia to late Deloris Brown Adams and Tom “TJ” Ellison Sr. He spent his time as a child back and forth to the country (Sardis). He attended Glenn Hills High School. As a child at the age of 6, he was baptized at Cochran Grove Baptist Church in the creek down from the church. He was employed by Bull Dog Cranes until his retirement. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Carolyn Brinson in Sylvania, Georgia and no children were born to this union. Tom A.K.A Tony, Big Folks, and Biggum. He was known for telling jokes, his infectious laugh, being a big Las Vegas (Oakland) Raiders fan. He loved reading westerns, his bible (favorite scripture Psalms 23), listening to music, dancing, cooking (hogmawls, pigtails, chicken feet, etc.) grilling, going fishing, playing cash 3, scratching lotto tickets, sitting in his car, playing spades and dominoes. His famous words were, “On Everything I Love”, “Dammit Man”, “Crash”, and “Zoolulu” (his family call). He is preceded in death by his mother Deloris Brown Adams, father Tom Ellison Sr, his wife Carolyn Ellison, and his brother Tom Ellison Jr. Leaving to mourn, but cherish his memories, his son Isaiah Richardson, his Step-father Joseph (Big Papa) Adams, his sisters, Angela (Roy) Price, Tina Brown Cobb, all of Augusta, GA Wanda (Arkeem) Fobb, of Hephzibah, GA, Tareka Ellison of Waynesboro, GA, Monique Ellison, of Augusta, GA, Shunta (Andrew) Wright, of Keysville, GA, Shantell (Sylvester) Lamb of Augusta, GA, step-sister Deadra Adams of Baltimore, Maryland, his brother Joseph (Veronica) Adams, of Hephzibah, GA, god-sisters Lisa Martin of North Augusta, SC and Catina Gresham of Atlanta, GA, Fourteen nieces, Fourteen nephews, Three great nieces, and Three great nephews, Nine Aunts and Seven uncles, Two great uncles, his Hospice Nurse Lee Triaga, Caregivers Gaquetta Price, Tinesha Cooper, Special friend Christine Dye, and a host of loving cousins and friends.

Public viewing will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 12:00 noon at old One In Christ Baptist Church Formally known as Cochran Grove, 10345 River Road Girard, Georgia 30426.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401.


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Tom was a neighbor, and classmate. Always upbeat. Great attitude. Prayers will continue for the family. Theresa Wright-Certain.

Tony...it hurts my heart to see you go I love you very dearly we had great times what a great friend you've always been I will forever think of you the songs the laughs the bond...until we meet again my dear friend🙌🙏💞your girl Juwana

It's a sad feeling knowing you are no longer with us friend. I am grateful to have known you. In fact, if not for you, there would be no LadyBug 🐞. I will keep the memory of the BoomBoom room, dominoe games and a poor man's cookout alive! Rest Easy Tony!

Tina, Angie, and family, I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God strengthen and keep you all day by day with peace until you meet your love ones again. Love Shirley Coleman

Tina I'm so sorry to hear of the lost of your brother,my heart felt prayers and love is with you all.Praying that the matchless love of God is surrounding each one of you! Love you all Ruth Hilton

Tom was a dear family friend for many years.My condolences to the family. Alecia Price -Moody and family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

W.H. Mays Mortuary | Augusta, GA

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