James H. Ellis was born September 5, 1957 in Monroe, Louisiana to Genevieve Latchison and Roosevelt Jackson. He lived a life full of love and laughter until his departure on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. James was baptized at an early age at Greater New Hope Baptist Church. James received his early education at Swayze Elementary and graduated from Richwood High School in 1977. He was loved dearly by his wife, Daphne Ellis for 27 years. Mr. Ellis worked for 42 years with Union Pacific Railroad where his most recent position was Track Line Foreman. James had a golden heart, ju...