Clinton Lynn Ellis, of Arapaho, OK, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Clinton was born on July 10, 1950, in Wellington, TX, to Mose and Adele (Quinn) Ellis, along with his twin brother, Clayton.
Clinton attended school in Vinson and Hollis, OK. After school, he began ranching in various areas of Oklahoma and Texas. He worked for Meacham Cattle in Clinton, OK, for many years. In his later years, he worked in the Arapaho area, farming and ranching.
Clinton was affectionately known as “The Indian” within his family—a moniker given to him by his older brother, Alvin. He enjoyed team roping, watching the NFR, and was a talented carpenter. Clinton was a character, always cracking jokes. He will be missed by those who knew him.
Clinton was preceded in death by his son, Ace; his parents, Mose and Adele; and siblings Nancy, Alvin, Rance, and Clayton. He is survived by his brother Jim Ellis (Wanda) of Panhandle, TX; sister Shirley Derby (Delbert) of Clinton, OK; brother Kent Ellis of Mangum, OK; brother Carl Ellis (Brenda) of Vinson, OK; and brother Randy Ellis (Flossie) of Crescent, OK; sister-in-law, Jane Ellis of Snyder, OK. Clinton also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
The Ellis family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025, at Greer Funeral Home, Magnum, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Cave Creek Cemetery in Vinson, Oklahoma.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Greer Funeral Home, Mangum, Oklahoma.
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Previous Events
Visitation
16
May
235 S Pennsylvania Ave.
Mangum, OK 73554
Graveside
17
May
Vinson, OK 73571
Vinson, OK 73571
Cemetery Details
Location
S. of HW 9 in Vinson, OK
Vinson, OK 73571
