Louis Ellis Jarratt

Louis Ellis Jarratt, 67, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and a resident of the Theta Community, died Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 29, 1959, in Columbia, he was the son of the late Thomas Robert Jarratt and the late Mattie Lou Davis Jarratt. He graduated from Spring Hill High School in 1979. On July 1, 1983, he married Kimberly Dawn Roland, who remained his loving companion throughout their life together.

Ellis was a faithful member of Beech Grove Church of Christ, where he had previously served as a deacon. He dedicated many years of service as the maintenance supervisor for the City of Spring Hill Wastewater Management Department.

In his free time, Ellis enjoyed deer hunting, working on the farm, and watching westerns. Above all, he treasured his family and took great pride in supporting his children and grandchildren in their sporting activities.

In addition to his wife of 43 years, Kim Roland Jarratt, survivors include three children, Robbie (Gerri) Jarratt, Kerri Jarratt (Josh) Williams, and Jessie (Winston) Walters, all of Columbia; four grandchildren, Camden Jarratt, Mason Jarratt, Jase Walters, and Ellie Walters; two sisters, Brenda Jarratt (John) Russell and Linda Jarratt (Jason) Boshers; a brother, Tom Jarratt; a sister-in-law, Kathy (Donny) Clark; a brother-in-law, Ronnie (Stacy) Roland; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Roland, Donny Clark, John Russell, Camden Jarratt, Michael Jarratt, Brent Roland, Jason Boshers, Dennis Thomason, and Darron Totty. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Shouse, members of the City of Spring Hill Wastewater Department, and members of Beech Grove Church of Christ.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Maury Regional Medical Center and Maury Regional Oncology for the compassionate care provided to Ellis throughout his illness.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home, with Theodore Durham and Jim Selbe officiating. Burial will follow in Cave Springs Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Wednesday from 1:00 PM until time of the service at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com. Memorials may be made to St. Jude at https://www.stjude.org, American Cancer Society https://American Cancer Society, or Beech Grove Church of Christ 1382 Carters Creek Pike Columbia, TN 38401.