Eugene "Jay Turtle" Ellison age 47, of Gadsden, died on July 2,2023.

Turtle will be remembered as a man of his word,and hated confrontation and used his sense of humor and sarcasm to stop any. He was a loving husband,father, grandfather ,brother ,uncle and friend to all and will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by his father,Albert Ellison.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years Holly,children Carrie Ann Page, Cody Ellison and Jazmyne Bryan, grandchildren Addlin Mae,Eli and several chosen grandchildren,sister Angie McFall,brother Randall Barnett and a large extended family.