Lawrence Steven "Steve" Ellison, 73, of Tamaroa, passed away at 10:02 P.M., Monday, June 24, 2024 at his son's residence in Waltonville.
He had been owner and operator of Steve's Trash Service.  He enjoyed camping, fishing and loved watching his grandkids play sports.
Steve was born July 29, 1950 in Norris City, IL, the son of Lawrence Elbert and Mary Elizabeth (Reeder) Ellison.
He married Patricia L. George on July 7, 1969 in Tamaroa, IL and she preceded him in death on August 31, 2015.
He is survived by three sons - Larry Ellison and wife Christine of Waltonville, Joe Ellison of Belleville, IL, and Bobby Ellison and wife Vicki of Marion, IL, eight grandchildren - Tyler Klamm and wife Kaylyn of Du Bois, Tayler Ellison and wife Victoria of Evansville, IN, Trey Ellison of Evansville, IN, Nicholas Ellison of Belleville, Ashlynn Ellison of Potosi, MO, Jeremiah Ellison of Marion, Michael Ellison of Marion, and Matthew Ellison of Marion, eight great grandchildren, and one sister - Nancy Keller and husband Ron of Somerville,TN.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, three sisters - Pearl Storey Herrera, Joan Woods Robinson, and Stella Ellison, and one brother - Tom Ellison.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Tamaroa Cemetery in Tamaroa with Rev. Mark Wells officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Burial will be in the Tamaroa Cemetery in Tamaroa.
Friends may make memorials to Oza Cancer Center or Bone Marrow Transplant Center Saint Louis University and will be accepted at the funeral home.