Tommy J. Ellzie, 85, of Soso, Mississippi, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Summerland Manor in Bay Springs, Mississippi. He was born Monday, July 22, 1935 in Stringer, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel and Burial will follow in Edon Baptist Church Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342

Tommy was a cowboy and avid outdoorsman. He was a man with an old soul and a kind heart who lived his life to the fullest. He was also a lifelong member of Edon Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Ellzie, parents, Archie D. and Bertis Williams Ellzie, brothers, Daryl Ellzie, Ben Ray Ellzie, sisters, Charlene Burks, Billie Faye Thomas.

Survivors include his niece, Jessica Hand (Johnny), nephew, John Thomas (Amber), great-nieces, Skylar Bishop (Justin), Olivia Holder, great-nephews, Caleb Thomas, Jonah Thomas, Kolby Holder, Trace Hand and a host of other nieces and nephews and loving family.

Pallbearers will be John Thomas, Caleb Thomas, Jonah Thomas, Johnny Hand, Trace Hand, and Kolby Holder.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com