James Maurice Ellison Jr., loved by a host of family and friends; departed this life on February 22, 2026. Visitation will be 5:00pm-7:00pm, Friday, March 06, 2026 at Lucas Memorial Chapel 9010 Garfield Blvd. Garfield Hts., OH. and The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, March 07, 2026 at Zion Hill Baptist Church 11115 Kinsman Rd, Cleveland, OH. The family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Live-Streaming will be available at www.lucasfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Lucas Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.