James Jerome "Squirrel" Ellis Was born May 5, 1931 in Missouri to Gertrude Hathorn Ellis and Ethel L. Ellis. He died Monday May 12, 2008 at Golden Age Living Center, New Madrid, Mo, MO at the age of 77 years, and 7 days. Preceding him in death, were his parents, Gertrude Hathorn Ellis & Ethel L. Ellis. Brothers and Sisters Joe Ellis, Adaline Bernath, Raymond, Aubrey, Leon, Carl, Louis, George, Pearl and Gertrude Ellis. He was a member of the St Eustachius Catholic Church. He leaves to cherish her memories, his Sons: Jerome Ellis of Portageville, MO Timmy Ellis of Portageville, Mo, and Daughter, Michele Crawford of Portageville, Mo. One Brother, Gene Ellis of Portageville, MO and One Sister, Ruth Sprague of Detroit, MI 5 Grand Children and a host many other relatives and friends.