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.