Cecil "Gene" Ellison

Cecil “Gene” Ellison, 81, of Colmesneil passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 in Houston, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Shultz Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Gene was born on October 31, 1944 to Mac & Adell Nash Ellison in Colmesneil, Texas. A member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, he had been a lifelong resident of Colmesneil and Houston. He worked for Brown and Root as a pipefitter and boilermaker for many years and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his son Gerald Ellison & wife Cherry Lyn of Jasper and Micheal Ellison & wife Summer of Colmesneil; daughter Robin Vanis & husband Micheal of Crosby; sisters Margie Story of Colmesneil and Dorothy Ellison of Colmesneil; grandchildren Jeremy, Ethan, Serenity, Claressa, Jonathan, Matthew, & Jacob; great grandchildren Bear & Robin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com, on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory, or Instagram at Shultzfh.