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Tyrone Ellis
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 38th district |
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| In office January 1980 – 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Reed Herring |
| Succeeded by | Cheikh Taylor |
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| Born | July 31, 1946 Starkville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Tyrone Ellis, born on July 31, 1946, is an American pastor and a politician. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, which is a part of the state's government, representing the 38th District. He was first elected to this role in 1979. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
A Career in Public Service
Tyrone Ellis dedicated many years to serving the people of Mississippi. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for a long time. This group of elected officials helps make laws for the state.
Retirement from Politics
In June 2017, Mr. Ellis shared that he was retiring from politics. He had served the state for many years. He planned to continue his work as a pastor (a religious leader) at the Running Water Baptist Church in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
Early Life and Education
Tyrone Ellis was born in Starkville, Mississippi. He grew up and went to school in Mississippi.
School Days
Tyrone Ellis attended Moor High School. This school is located in Crawford, Mississippi.
