Ricky Lamar

Ellison, Jr.

Mr. Ricky Lamar Ellison, Jr., was born on June 12, 1995, to Ricky Lamar Ellison, Sr., and Debbie Ellison in Griffin, Georgia. Ricky received his formal education in the Griffin Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia.

Ricky accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. Ricky was employed by The City of Griffin in the Water Works Department. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

On Friday, July 4, 2025, Mr. Ricky Lamar Ellison, Jr., life was cut too short. We have been forever changed by his life and know that one day we will be reunited with him again. Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Ricky Lamar Ellison, Sr.

Mr. Ricky Lamar Ellison, Jr., leaves a legacy of beautiful memories in the heart of his mother,   Debbie Ellison; his daughter, Harmony Ellison, and son, Harley Ellison; his siblings, Centree Love, Lataunya Ellison, Mary (Fred) Atkins, Makeylia Ellison, and Antoine Warner; aunts, Brenda Green, Lavada Smith, WilIie Mae Smith, Kim Ellison Matthews, Linda (Joseph) Driver, Phyllis (Kenneth) Phinazee, and Sylvia Matthews; uncles, Robert Jackson, and Wayne Atwater; special friend, Marquita Smith; special teachers, Mrs. Marci Blackmon, Mrs. Angie Gatlin, Mrs. and Juanita Copperfield; special cousins, Jamarcus Smith, Bobby Smith, and Elijah Smith.  He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will cherish his memories forever.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Wednesday, July17, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Penny Craver is the Eulogist.