Our Staff

J. Aaron Ellison

Owner/Operator, Funeral Director, & Embalmer

Aaron is a lifelong resident of Chilton County. He was raised in the Union Grove/Mineral Springs communities. He graduated from Jemison High School in 2005 and went on to graduate from Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL in 2008 with an Associates of Applied Science degree in Funeral Service Education.

He is a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church. He is an active member of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association (AFDA) where he has served on several committees. He currently serves as the 2023-2024 Secretary and Treasurer of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association. He is also an active member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).

Aaron began his career in funeral service while a junior in high school. During his college years he was presented with opportunities to work in other areas of the southeast, but he was committed to serving the people of his home community. He still carries that same commitment to his home community in the services provided today through Ellison Memorial Funeral Home. Aaron founded what is now Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in 2010 on the same principles that are used today; provide affordable, compassionate, dignified care, while always being here when you need us.

Aaron still resides in the same community he was raised in along with his wife, Tracy Newman Ellison. Together they have 4 Sons: Jace Newman (16), Aaden Ellison (14), Coven Ellison (6) and Emmett Ellison (5). He is the son of Joe Earl and Cindy Ellison; and is the grandson of Jettie Mae and the late Joe O. Ellison and the late Raymond and Jean Carden.

Feel free to contact Aaron about all your funeral service needs, whether it’s planning for future needs or if you have experienced the loss of a loved one. Aaron stands ready to assist and serve your family in any way possible. 

Telephone: 1-205-280-4600

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Kayla Clark

Funeral Director / Embalmer

Kayla joined the staff of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in 2020. She graduated from Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL in 2022 with an Associates of Applied Science degree in Funeral Service Education.

Kayla resides in Clanton along with her husband, Nick. They have two children, Gage (11) and Keeley (8). In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors gardening and also traveling.

Kayla stands ready to serve the families that call on Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in their hour of need with compassionate, dignified, and affordable care.

Telephone: 1-205-280-4600

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Tim Ellison

Funeral Director / Embalmer

Tim is a native of Clanton. He graduated from Chilton County High School in 1976. He graduated from John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science located in Nashville, Tn in 1978. 

Tim has over 46 years experience in the funeral industry. He was the former owner and operator of Ellison Funeral Home in Wetumpka, AL for many years. He served the citizens of Elmore County as coroner for many years. He rejoined the staff of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in 2023.

Tim resides in Wetumpka, AL with his wife, Robin (Favor) Ellison. They have a daughter, Jessica Shields, along with three grandchildren.

Tim stands ready to serve the families that call on Ellison Memorial Funeral Home with his vast knowledge and expertise. Tim serves also as a special liaison to the families of Elmore County and the River Region who place their trust in Ellison Memorial Funeral Home for compassionate, dignified, and affordable care. 

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Amelia Hubbard

Business Office Manager

Amelia is a life-long resident of Chilton County. She is a 1982 graduate of Chilton County High School. She joined the firm in 2012. 

Amelia is an active member of Cedar Grove Church in Thorsby, where she serves as church treasurer and secretary.  She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Amelia has a profound love of southern gospel music. She along with her brothers, Roger and Ricky Cleckler, comprise the gospel group Caananland where they travel all across central Alabama ministering in song.

She is married to Gary Hubbard. They have two sons: Matthew (Sara) Hubbard and Cody (Rachel) Hubbard. They also have four grandchildren, Camden, Brynlee, McKinley, and Grady. Amelia is the daughter of the late George Vernon Cleckler and Lois Cleckler MIller of Clanton.

Telephone: 1-205-280-4600

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Rev. Rob West

Funeral Assistant