James Hickerson "Jim" Ellis, U.S. Army veteran and longtime community volunteer, died Saturday in Bartlesville. The 87 year young gentleman served not only his country but his community.
Jim was born the son of James Hogg and Thelma (Hickerson) Ellis in Plains, TX on Nov. 24, 1934. He grew up in Texas and played in the school band. He furthered his education at Texas Tech Univ., graduating in 1956 with a Petroleum Geology degree. He started his career with Phillips Petroleum Co. in 1956 in Odessa, TX, before entering the U.S. Army serving with the field artillery at Fort Sill in '57-'59.
Once honorably discharged Jim returned to Odessa until his transfer to Bartlesville in 1963. From '65-'72 and '76-'79 he worked in Oklahoma City and '72-'76 to Jackson, MS. He travelled extensively across the southern states and his last posting before returning to Bartlesville was in Denver, CO, '79-'81. Jim retired after 32 years of faithful service in 1988.
That same year he was united in marriage with Jessie on June 13, 1988, in Miami, OK. They had met at a dance in '86 and found they shared a heart for their community. Jim and Jessie both retired and dove into their passions.
Jim and Jessie were each other's constant companion – they enjoyed eating out. They even "partnered up" on the golf course: Jessie drove the cart and Jim played the holes. At home, Jim liked keeping up with the 24/7 news on his favorite channel, learning and keeping his mind sharp. Jim's wit and compassion will be dearly missed.
Jim is survived by his wife Jessie of the home, daughter Kelly Jones and Danny, grandchild Garret Dunkle, nephews James Michael Rushing and Cecil Jay Rushing, and niece Terri Ann Rushing. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Laura Ann Ellis Rushing.
Jim was born the son of James Hogg and Thelma (Hickerson) Ellis in Plains, TX on Nov. 24, 1934. He grew up in Texas and played in the school band. He furthered his education at Texas Tech Univ., graduating in 1956 with a Petroleum Geology degree. He started his career with Phillips Petroleum Co. in 1956 in Odessa, TX, before entering the U.S. Army serving with the field artillery at Fort Sill in '57-'59.
Once honorably discharged Jim returned to Odessa until his transfer to Bartlesville in 1963. From '65-'72 and '76-'79 he worked in Oklahoma City and '72-'76 to Jackson, MS. He travelled extensively across the southern states and his last posting before returning to Bartlesville was in Denver, CO, '79-'81. Jim retired after 32 years of faithful service in 1988.
That same year he was united in marriage with Jessie on June 13, 1988, in Miami, OK. They had met at a dance in '86 and found they shared a heart for their community. Jim and Jessie both retired and dove into their passions.
Jim and Jessie were each other's constant companion – they enjoyed eating out. They even "partnered up" on the golf course: Jessie drove the cart and Jim played the holes. At home, Jim liked keeping up with the 24/7 news on his favorite channel, learning and keeping his mind sharp. Jim's wit and compassion will be dearly missed.
Jim is survived by his wife Jessie of the home, daughter Kelly Jones and Danny, grandchild Garret Dunkle, nephews James Michael Rushing and Cecil Jay Rushing, and niece Terri Ann Rushing. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Laura Ann Ellis Rushing.
James Hickerson "Jim" Ellis, U.S. Army veteran and longtime community volunteer, died Saturday in Bartlesville. The 87 year young gentleman served not only his country but his community.
Jim was born the son of James Hogg and Thelma (Hickerson) Ellis in Plains, TX on Nov. 24, 1934. He grew up in Texas and played in the school band. He furthered his education at Texas Tech Univ., graduating in 1956 with a Petroleum Geology degree. He started his career with Phillips Petroleum Co. in 1956 in Odessa, TX, before entering the U.S. Army serving with the field artillery at Fort Sill in '57-'59.
Once honorably discharged Jim returned to Odessa until his transfer to Bartlesville in 1963. From '65-'72 and '76-'79 he worked in Oklahoma City and '72-'76 to Jackson, MS. He travelled extensively across the southern states and his last posting before returning to Bartlesville was in Denver, CO, '79-'81. Jim retired after 32 years of faithful service in 1988.
That same year he was united in marriage with Jessie on June 13, 1988, in Miami, OK. They had met at a dance in '86 and found they shared a heart for their community. Jim and Jessie both retired and dove into their passions.
Jim and Jessie were each other's constant companion – they enjoyed eating out. They even "partnered up" on the golf course: Jessie drove the cart and Jim played the holes. At home, Jim liked keeping up with the 24/7 news on his favorite channel, learning and keeping his mind sharp. Jim's wit and compassion will be dearly missed.
Jim is survived by his wife Jessie of the home, daughter Kelly Jones and Danny, grandchild Garret Dunkle, nephews James Michael Rushing and Cecil Jay Rushing, and niece Terri Ann Rushing. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Laura Ann Ellis Rushing.
Jim was born the son of James Hogg and Thelma (Hickerson) Ellis in Plains, TX on Nov. 24, 1934. He grew up in Texas and played in the school band. He furthered his education at Texas Tech Univ., graduating in 1956 with a Petroleum Geology degree. He started his career with Phillips Petroleum Co. in 1956 in Odessa, TX, before entering the U.S. Army serving with the field artillery at Fort Sill in '57-'59.
Once honorably discharged Jim returned to Odessa until his transfer to Bartlesville in 1963. From '65-'72 and '76-'79 he worked in Oklahoma City and '72-'76 to Jackson, MS. He travelled extensively across the southern states and his last posting before returning to Bartlesville was in Denver, CO, '79-'81. Jim retired after 32 years of faithful service in 1988.
That same year he was united in marriage with Jessie on June 13, 1988, in Miami, OK. They had met at a dance in '86 and found they shared a heart for their community. Jim and Jessie both retired and dove into their passions.
Jim and Jessie were each other's constant companion – they enjoyed eating out. They even "partnered up" on the golf course: Jessie drove the cart and Jim played the holes. At home, Jim liked keeping up with the 24/7 news on his favorite channel, learning and keeping his mind sharp. Jim's wit and compassion will be dearly missed.
Jim is survived by his wife Jessie of the home, daughter Kelly Jones and Danny, grandchild Garret Dunkle, nephews James Michael Rushing and Cecil Jay Rushing, and niece Terri Ann Rushing. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Laura Ann Ellis Rushing.
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