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Bush´s
July 12, 2025
Rochelle McKenzie
July 10, 2025
Most sincere condolences to the Ellison family. Dr. Ellison came to the gymnasium at CCC Eastern Campus and worked out with the women's basketball team. He shared his love for the game and encouraged each of us to strive to be our best in the classroom first, then on the court. His kind words and generous support will always be cherished! Sincerely, Coach McKenzie
Stanley Sample
July 9, 2025
Hi Ellison Family,
Sorry for your loss, may god smile on you.
Stanley Sample
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Thomas T. and Susan E. Cunningham
July 7, 2025
Although Dr. Nolen Ellison's tenure as President, at Seattle Community College Central Campus was only two years, it was great to visit with a former Wyandotte HS Alum and his wife.
Susan Stone
July 5, 2025
Dr. Ellison was a strong leader with high values for those whose lives he touched....especially mine, along with others. I am grateful for his presence in my career at CCC. Soon after I left the college, he was in town. While having lunch with several of my friends from the college, he came by. When I mentioned that I was no longer at the college, he planted a kiss on my forehead with wise words of encouragement. He was a gem of a leader and educator.
Robin Rosner
July 5, 2025
Never met him personally but saw him traipsing through the halls at Eastern campus as I was a student there...and ultimately graduated. I went on to Kent, but it is the memories there at CCC that stay with me, including friendships with several of my instructors that remain beloved, and who taught me much. Bless them all, and may warm memories bring comfort to his family and friends. One of the good guys to be sure.
Wanda & Roy Whitmore (both retirees of Tri-C)
July 5, 2025
On November 14, 1983, this single mother raising two children walked into the President's office of Cuyahoga Community College after being hired by Dr. Nolen M. Ellison as Administrative Secretary. His belief in my ability to join his team led to my 28-year tenure in that office. After he left the college, we remained in contact via email, phone and text. I remember with smiles the day he announced to an audience in the Board Room my upcoming marriage to my husband, Roy. We met at the College. It was a secret until he told "the world!" I recall the blue index cards that always contained assignments (large and small) that accompanied documents and letters that he "farmed out". He was a visionary whose fingerprints will remain on the structures throughout the College. I not only value him as my first boss at the College, but also the friendship that continued 35 years after his departure from Tri-C. We extend our deepest condolences to the Ellison family. I will always remember him with fond memories. I know that he will continue to talk about the Blueprint for Excellence and everyone will continue to listen.
james loving
July 5, 2025
my brother played on 2 state championships [59 and 60] with nolen and also at ku. Sorry to hear of Nolens passing he was a great player.
Paul M Stonestreet
July 4, 2025
My brothers and I played pickup basketball with Nolen & Butch at Central grade school. Nolen was a couple of years older than me. I watched him play basketball while I was at Wyandotte. He was a great guy.
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