Tyrone Ellis (politician)

Tyrone Ellis (born July 31, 1946) is an American pastor and politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 38th District, being first elected in 1979. He is a member of the Democratic party.^[1]

Tyrone Ellis
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 38th district
In office January 1980 – 2017
Preceded by	Reed Herring
Succeeded by	Cheikh Taylor
Personal details
Born	(1946-07-31) July 31, 1946 (age 79) Starkville, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic

He was a dairy farmer and general contractor.^[2]

In June 2017, Ellis announced his retirement from politics. He said he would continue serving as a pastor at the Running Water Baptist Church in Noxubee County, Mississippi.^[3]

Personal life

Ellis attended Moor High School in Crawford, Mississippi.^[4]