Funeral services for Elexson Ellias Jr. were held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Christian Living Fellowship Church with Reverends Bobby Ganaway and George Lee Glass officiating. Burial followed in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service.

Elexson was born September 4, 1943, and passed away March 20, 2025, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Everyone called him Junior, and for many years he was one of the owners and operators of Ellias Trailer Park in Sandy Hill. Afterwards, he was self-employed, first as the owner of a parts store then as the owner of a lawn service. Junior was a member of Christian Living Fellowship Church and loved everything LSU. He enjoyed taking road trips, watching the sun set, and sitting on the porch breathing in the fresh air. His friendly nature meant that he never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. Most of all, he loved his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Elexson Ellias Sr. and Ethel Pelt Ellias; father-in-law, Jim Dial; mother-in-law, Bertha Dial; sisters-in-law, Francies Miller and Billie Ticer; and brothers-in-law, Jimmie Dial and Bruce Dial.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of almost 22 years, Bettye Ellias; son, Matthew Ellias (Haley) of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, Kaden Ellias, Joshlynn Ellias, and Gannon Ellias; niece, Harley Dial; sister-in-law, Bernell Okes; brothers-in-law, Gerald Dial and Bruce Dial; and a host of friends.