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I Say Good-bye

Thursday July 28,2011, i said good-bye to one of my best friends JC Ellis.
I remember JC all the way back to my youth days. JC was quiet,soft spoken and had all the best dogs on the
PKC circuit . JC was always the best to us youth hunters. He would sit down beside me and take the time
to talk to me when i was only fifteen years old. I recall thinking wow I was just talking to JC Ellis. He
owns the famous winning dogs.That meant alot to a young youth hunter. Little then, did I know that
we would down the road become partners.

JC and I would talk nearly every big hunt for many years. Then our life became more connected in a way
that I am forever thankful for because in 2009 the PKC World hunt rolled around, MOJO and I were in
the semi-finals and as we stood in line to get our picture taken Dave Juvers walked up and asked me if I
would sell Mojo? I replied "NO", he was not for sale, as soon as Dave walked away, JC came up to me
chuckling and smiling, JC said "Dave try to buy your dog!" I answered "yes", JC continued to chuckle, we talked
about MOJO for very brief moment and as JC walked away he said, "If Robert gets ready to sell his half of
that dog let me know." That November JC bought Roberts half of MOJO....What a partner.....JC ELLIS...

From that day forward JC and I became partners and....thinking back what was so great to me as a youth
then became a blessing to me in my adult life...JC to me was someone who was truly a great friend.....

JC and I spent time talking on the phone several times a week,either about coon dogs or his horses. JC really
enjoyed those horses and he would guide me with advise about MOJO and how to handle with him.

In February I would travel south to Arkansas to meet up with JC and Konk Hayne, and when I would arrive,JC
would be grilling steaks while Konk was taking care of the sweet potatoes.. JC loved his steak and potatoes. Then
we would do what we loved to do, load the 4-wheelers up and off to the woods we would go...Jc would go hunting
every night...ALL NIGHT....He really loved pleasure hunting..and He loved to see a good dog work.

JC would ride the 4-wheeler right up to every tree..He would always be the one to shoot the coon. After several
hours on hunting Konk would say "Captain think we've had enough?" JC would pop his thumb in and out of a MT.DEW
bottle and say..."I think I know a spot where we can tree one more..JC LOVED COONHUNTING>>>>

For me JC was a man I could say ,was supportive and encouraging to me in my life of coon hunting....for example We would reach the final
for of another truck hunt, we would fall short of winning, this was tough because I rally wanted the win and was
so disappointed upon loosing..and i called JC on my way back and would have to tell him, we lost...BUT JC would reply
"Well ya done good, I'm proud of you." I cannot tell you enough how that man made me feel so much better. JC
was a great guy...I enjoyed every moment I was around him and will miss having those times.

There are many more memories that will never be forgotten, and I am so grateful to have had them...JC Ellis was
very good to me and my family in many ways and for that i am truly thankful. JC was a simple man that enjoyed
the simple things in life his family,grandchildren,horses and coon dogs. Jc was a huge supporter in youth coon
hunting. He loved the kids and had a heart as big as Texas...

JC was and ambassador of the competition coon hunting. Also a founding father of the organization we compete
in now. I would even think it's safe to say "THE MOST WINNING OWNER OF PKC COMPETITION COON HOUNDS...AN
ICON."

I am so very honored to have gotten the chance to be partners with JC.. without him, my life will not be the same...
Thinking as we loose someone in life,this is never easy for anyone, but before he left us.. I vowed to JC that I would do my
very best to always make him proud...and to you JC..I think I know a spot where we can tree one more....

JC you're a great man, you will always be remembered, thank you truly for all the great times and lasting memories.
We love you, we will always miss you, and in due time we will see you again...love ya JC....
Scott,Mojo and family

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I never met Mr. Ellis personally but wish I had. He was a big supporter of the PKC and left a lasting impression on many, many coonhunters. Our condolences to the Ellis Family and Friends.

Scott,

Our sport has truly lost an incredible man !!!
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the Ellis family !

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Originally posted by Jon Weaver
Scott,

Our sport has truly lost an incredible man !!!
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the Ellis family !

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Never met Mr.Ellis myself but he sounded like a honorable man and a Great Partner. Sorry for your loss. my regards.

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I am so sorry.

Hold tight to your memories. He's still with you.

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A very admirable tribute to a great freind of yours & many others.

Sorry for yours & his families loss.

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Very nice eulogy of Mr. Ellis. Sounds like you were very blessed to have a friend like him.

I never met the man either but saw his name in print enough to know he was doing something right when it came to coondogs.

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My prayers and sympathy go out to the Ellis and Engle family on your loss of a great friend and loved one . It is hard to take the loss of someone so near and dear. May GOD be with you to comfort and console. May someday a great mojo pup named mojo's J.C. win the world hunt.

GREAT STORY. GOOD LUCK TO YOU

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Good job Scott

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Good post scott

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Didn't know him Scott, maybe if I saw him, but I can tell he saw where your heart was about dogs I am sure. Sorry Bud!

Great story Scott, sorry for the lose. I wish everyone could be more like JC instead of jelouse cut throats. Its just a sport we are in.....Making friends with guys like JC is what its about and way more important then a win slip.

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Scott,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the Ellis family!

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Thanks for sharing Scott...

For those of us that never new him we sure do now..

We are sending prayers to everyone that has been touched by this loss...

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that was nice Scott....J.C. Ellis is a true " LEGAND OF THE SPORT"....prayer up for your family and the Ellis family...our sport has lost a great man that we can all learn from and follow his example...my hat is off

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Great post Scott..................

A several years ago, I got the pleasure to meet Mr. JC, when I was hunting the big PKC hunts. He was a man that everyone with money should mold their life after. He was a very wealthy man, that dressed, sit around, and talked to you like any other coonhunter would, not with his nose stuck in the air, as if he was better than you. I watch him alot when I would be sitting in the club house, waiting for my cast to be drawn, and I always thought , what a class act he was. The times I was around him, he wasn't hunting the dogs he owned in the hunts, that was left to his handlers, but you could see the pride of ownership, and the love for this sport, written all over his face, when the winners names were called out, either in person or in the pictures.

To a great man, "Rest in peace"

Scott well done..

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Great tribute Scott.
Coon hunting has lost a great icon of the sport.
I never met mr.Ellis, but I have seen him at the big hunts lookin at scorecards,and he was always very calm and dignafied around everyone.He had alot to do with the hounds we hunt today,and the promotion of the Walker breed.He always promoted winners which in turn caught the attention of others and that would put the spot light on those dogs and their bloodlines.

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Nicely put Scott. It goes to show that one adult can make a difference in a kids life.

Scott

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sorry

For your loss sounds like he ment alot to you.

Jamie Swan

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i met him once at the breeders showcase, i was only 18 he didnt tell me who he was jsut sit down and talked for about an hour, then he told me his name and i was embarressed to say the least. then i was amazed he was like the babe ruth of coonhunting, and he just spent an hour talkin to a ole redneck like me, the coonhuntin world lost one of the best.

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I had known JC for a long time but never really new him until he and a friend of mine that I hunted a lot with Frankie Dukes hooked up , he was a special man and will allways be rembered as such.

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