Dr. John Ellison

Dr. John Robert Ellison, 72, of College Station, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. His life will be honored with a Celebration of Life at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017, at A&M United Methodist Church in College Station. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station.

Dr. Ellison was born May 22, 1945 in Midland, Texas, to Samuel and Dorothy Ellison. He was a Senior Lecturer in the Biochemistry and Biophysics Department at Texas A&M University for 34 years, teaching over 14,000 students during that time. Prior to his tenure at Texas A&M, he taught at the University of Texas and at Carnegie Mellon University. John received his PhD from the University of Oregon and Post Doctorate at University of Wisconsin in Madison.

When he wasn’t teaching, John enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with his family. He was a member of A&M United Methodist Church since 1984.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Ellison, and his parents.

Survivors include his loving wife, Sherry Ellison of College Station; son, Mike Ellison and wife Catherine; daughter, Barbara Lynn Ellison; brother, David Ellison and wife Ruth; and grandchildren, Zerelda and Brookshire Ellison.

Condolences

  1. I’m am sorry for his family’s loss. He was a wonderful teacher. He taught me genetics and I often think of him 20 years later. He’s why I love the medical sciences and hope to teach my children the same way. He touched so many. Thank you Dr. Ellison!

  2. Dr. Ellison was a great mentor and friend. I would not be the teacher I am today without his guidance. He will be greatly missed. Love and hugs to Sherry and family.
    Sincerely, Megan Reynolds

  3. Sherry, I am so sorry that your beloved husband has passed. He is in peace and without any more pains. God bless.

  4. So disappointed to learn of John’s passing, especially knowing how determined he was to get his health stabilized. His cheerful presence will be missed at future garden club events. My thoughts and prayers are with Sherry and the family.

  5. Sherry and Family I am so sorry for your loss. My memories of John are happy ones. Every Saturday for the past ten years I would look up and see John, Sherry and Happy. I knew my day was going to be a good one. Either John would be leading Happy or Happy leading John. We would BS and have a few laughs. I will miss these times. He will be missed greatly, but never forgotten.
    God Bless you Grasshopper Dr John.

  6. Mike and Catherine;

    Our deepest sympathy to you and your extended family. We enjoyed time spent with John and Sherry at the Farm. Our thoughts and prayers are with you….

    Love,

    Tom and Joanne Brownlee
    Nunica, MI

  7. Mike and Cat.
    We are sorry to here of the passing of your father. We are in prrayer for God to guide and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

    Dale and Carolyn Brownlee

  8. So sorry for your loss. Dr Ellison impacted students in so many ways and directions, within and outside his classroom! What an example –

  9. So sad to learn of Dr. Ellison’s passing. He was loved by all in Bio Bio and we have missed having him around to brighten our day! Rest In Peace Dr. Ellison. We love you! Condolences to Sherry and Barbara and all of the family.

  10. Jeri and I are very sorry to hear about this. I really enjoyed the discussions we would have during thanksgiving every year with John. We will miss him. Our thoughts and payers with you folks.

  11. Sherry and family, we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was always a ray of sunshine and inspiration in our lives- we have so many wonderful memories of him. God Bless him and bless you all.

  12. Sherry,

    It was with great sadness that I learned of John’s passing, first through the email sent by Greg Reinhart and subsequently by Lily’s having pointed out the obituary in The Eagle. I will always remember John’s great self-deprecating and ironic sense of humor. His having taught 14,000 students over 34 years at A&M, it is both staggering and inspirational to realize how many young lives he touched in a positive way. I especially remember him sitting in the Biochemistry office chatting amiably with Juanita, and his walking around his office and environs in his stocking feet. He is greatly missed. May you find peace and joy in the knowledge of how many respected and admired John.

    Mike Manson

  13. I am so sorry for your lost.
    He was an amazing teacher and a caring person. He is going to be miss by so many people.
    As an international student, I am French. He was always here to help us .
    I live in Austin and just saw now his obituary otherwise I would have come at his funeral.
    Sincerely
    Hilde Jacobi
    HildeJacobi@yahoo.com
    Cell:979-220-9995

  14. Dear Sherry and family,
    We are very sorry to learn John left us, but I truly believe such a nice person, good professional and such a wonderful husband and father will be in good hands in heaven. Our sincere condolelences.
    We all miss you.
    Fernando, Renata, Pedro and Letícia Cônsoli (Brazil).

  15. I am a current PhD student in genetics and genomics at the University of Missouri and was just telling a friend about how memorable and cool Dr. Ellison’s class was. He was a wonderful teacher. Thoughts and prayers to the family!

  16. Dr. Ellison was both a friend and a professor while I was at A&M. My father father, Dr. Simmons always told me he was not only very bright but had character. Dr. Ellison was instrumental in helping me follow in my fathers footsteps. I can still remember having lunch with him from time to time in the cafeteria. His wit could light up a room.

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