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Jesse Richard Ellis, 59, of Albion IL, died Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, of an accidental drug overdose. Born September 9th, 1962, in Fairfield, Illinois, he was the son of Grace Ann Bunting-Ellis-Loy and Donald Ray Ellis.
Although many people did not see the other side of Jesse he was a kind gentle soul who cared for others. Most of the time people described him as a lost soul but he was not lost he just strayed from his path now and again.
Jesse's life could be seen as a long history of drug and alcohol use that began in early adolescence, became more severe and dangerous over the years, and never really let go of him. Jesse was diagnosed with a mental health disorder at the age of 20 and he struggled most of this life self-medicating to keep the demons away. Many people in the community where he chose to live watched out for him. He was surrounded by God's angels who helped him with his basic needs which made it possible to live in the community.
Jesse is survived by his sister Deborah Ellis Dunseath of Cumberland, OH, a brother Anthony Ellis of West Salem IL. and a half-brother Donald Lee Ellis of Zanesville, OH
He was preceded in death by his parents Donald Ray Ellis and Grace Ann Bunting Ellis Loy. Maternal Grandparents Edward Bunting and Dorothy Pierce Bunting, Paternal Grandparents Olin Ellis and Lara Bradham Ellis.
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Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL
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