Michael Raymond Ellison, 62, of Princeton, died Friday evening, January 3, 2025, at his home with his family at his side. Born May 27, 1962, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Darrell Ellison & Phyllis Lambert Ellison. Michael graduated from Princeton High School and had attended Concord College in Athens.  He had worked in the Hydraulics Industries and retail sales. While living in Kernersville NC, he was active with the little league organization, having coached and served on the Board of Directors. Michael enjoyed drag racing, having built his own car and loved being outside and hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Steven Ellison. Those left to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 41 years, Charlotte Garrett Ellison, two children, Amanda Jane Potter (Timothy), Michael Alexander (Alex) Ellison, two grandchildren, Garrett Trey Potter & Natalie McKenzie Potter, along with one brother Randall Dale Ellison. The family has honored his wishes, he has been cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialf.com.  The Ellison family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.