Ellis Carden

Ellis Carden, age 79, of Clinton, TN passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Ellis was born on August 5, 1945, to the late Zelmer Carden and Della Thomas Carden. He enjoyed TN sports and was an avid Lady Vos fan. Ellis also enjoyed four-wheeling with his brother Bruce and sitting on the front porch visiting with neighbors. He was a hard worker and always wanted to stay busy.

Ellis was preceded in death by his wife, Gaye Carden; daughter, Lori Carden; son, Ralph Jackson; brothers, Junior Carden, Leonard Carden, Glenith aka Preach Carden, and Bruce Carden; sisters, Louise Harlas, Reba Daniels, and Betty Jo Beach.

Ellis is survived by son, Jeff Jackson and wife Stacey; former daughter-in-law, Sue Jackson Harness, sister-in-law, Nancy Carden; grandchildren, Nathan Jackson and wife Jessica, Cole Jackson and wife Jennifer, Kristina Knight, and Logan Jackson; great grandchildren, Molly Jackson and Blu Sky Knight; honorary family, Sarita Evans, Nicole Jones, Audrey and Olivia Douglass, and special caregivers, Caitlyn, Kate, Caycie, Jennifer and Jared as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Palliative Care team at Methodist Medical Center, especially Chaplain Les.

Ellis’s family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with his funeral service to follow at 7:00pm at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN with Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiating. The graveside service and interment will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at East Wolf Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Jones Mortuary to assist with funeral arrangements.