Khory Terren Leon Montell Ellison, 35, was born on December 29, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away on September 21, 2025, in Arkansas.

Khory graduated from East High School in 2008, where he proudly earned a letter in the Marching Band. He later went on to graduate from Real Estate School in 2012.

Khory lived his life to the fullest, embracing each day with energy and purpose. He had a big heart, a bright spirit, and a great smile and laugh that could light up any room. Khory was easy to love, and his absence is felt deeply by all who knew him. His life mattered, and he mattered to so many people.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Elisha Earnest Jr.; his aunt, Virginia Earnest; his brother, Jerimiah Jordan; and his paternal grandfather, Leon Middlebrook, and his uncle, Derren Middlebrook.

Khory is survived by his loving mother, Shonda Ellison; his father, Terren Middlebrook; his grandmother, Patricia Earnest, who was truly his heart; his paternal grandmother, Glory Lawhorn; his brothers, Kilian Ellison and Patrick Ellison; his sister, Brittney Smith; his niece, Alayha;, his beloved daughter, Myangel. His Sisters cousins Melinda James and Melissa Earnest Miller (Belinda and Belissa)

He is also survived by his uncles, Elisha Earnest III, Erik Earnest, and Ronnie Earnest; and his aunts, Kimberly Middlebrook, Venita Murray, and Pam Kelly. Special mention Keisha Cleveland (Troy Cleveland) Khory's "Auntie Mommy"

Khory's memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, too many to name, and all who were blessed to share life with him. His life had meaning, his love left a mark, and he will never be forgotten.

"When you remember Khory, remember the warmth of his smile and the sound of his laugh. Let your heart be filled with love, even in his absence, and carry him with you in every gentle memory. Honor him not with sorrow, but with love because he was an incredible soul whose presence was a gift to us all. Though he is gone, the love he gave will forever remain, reminding us that his life mattered, his spirit lives on, and above all – he was here."