Edward Earl Ellett passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, with his beloved wife, Jane, by his side. Ed was born January 17, 1931, in Tuscumbia, AL to John and Willie Ellett. He was of the Christian faith.

Ed joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego and Pearl Harbor, After the Navy, Ed moved to Chattanooga, TN where he was employed by DuPont for over 35 years. Ed enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball during the time his son Mike was playing. Ed was active in many sports including bowling and softball teams for DuPont. His passion was playing handball, and he enjoyed competing with some of the nation's best handball players. He won or placed in many local and state handball tournaments and was proud of winning a national championship in handball and racquetball. One of his other favorite pass times was playing chess with Matt and his brother John.

Ed graduated in 1949 from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, AL and attended Chattanooga State and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Ed was an avid fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team (Roll Tide!!) and wore his "official" lucky game watching uniform.

Ed and Jane enjoyed travelling visiting places such as Australia, Alaska, and much of the United States.

Ed belonged to the Chattanooga Literary Guild and shared his love for writing poetry and especially enjoyed writing Haiku poems.

Ed was preceded in death by his son, Michael Alan Ellett, parents John and Willie Ellett, sisters, Mildred Kersey, Doris Jean Scott, and brothers Thomas Ellett, John William Ellett and Jerry Ellett.

Ed is survived by his wife, Jane Nix Ellett, daughter, Micki Anne Ellett Warren (Chad), son Lee Henderson (Shirlene), grandchildren Angela Coddington (Chris), Jami French, Hannah Ellett, Amy Ellett, Ethan Henderson and Sam Henderson. He was fortunate to have 10 great grandkids and 11 great great grandkids and several nieces and nephews.

In memory of Ed, contributions can be made to St Judes Children Research Hospital, one of his favorite organizations.

Visitation will be at Hamilton Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 10 AM-12 PM followed by A Celebration of Life Service at 12 PM with Bill Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.