James Lawrence Ellison, 80, of Pima, Arizona, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford. He was born on July 10, 1930 in Colgate, OK, to Velaria G. McDougal. James attended school in the Bisbee area, graduated from E.A.C.. James was a member of the Tucson Odd Fellows for 40 years, and managed the Pima Pistol Range for 18 years. James is survived by his wife Gwen Ellison of Pima; Daughters - Vicky (Jerry) Carter of Caliente, NV, and Connie (Gary) Cameron of Globe; Sons - Rick (Janet) Martin of New Orleans, LA, and Roger (Kathi) Martin of Safford; one brother - Wesley Ellison of Lawrence, KS; one sister Ruby Joanne Mullin of Riverside, CA; 4 grandhildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Safford. Interment will be in the Graham Cemtery.