AGE: 53
ELLISON, Marcus E.
Mattawan
Mark passed away Saturday evening, April 6, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born May 19, 1959 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of the late Howard and Barbara (Norwood) Ellison, Sr. Mark was employed by J&B Professional Tree Service in Kalamazoo, was a jack of all trades and loved to tinker in his spare time. He enjoyed hunting, sporting events and NASCAR. He was known for wearing his bandana and was family oriented. On Feb. 6, 1986 in Paw Paw, Mark was united in marriage to Viola R. Babcock who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, Amy Ellison of Kalamazoo, Maggie Burns, Marcus Ellison, Scott Ellison and Michael Babcock all of Decatur; 6 grandchildren; sister, Doreen Fryant of Florida; brother, Dan (Tamara) Ellison of Paw Paw; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Dennis and Howard. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Bay Community Credit Union, Mattawan for his expenses. Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw.