Louis “Scooter” James Ellis passed away Sunday, August 14,2022 in Waco.
A Private Service will be held at a later date.
Louis was born to Richard Ellis and Cecile (Sloan) Ellis July 10, 1945 in Temple, Texas. His parents moved to Waco shortly after his birth. Louis graduated from Richfield High School in 1963. He attended Baylor University and University of Texas.
Louis was employed by Gibson Discount Center, in the gun shop, and later worked for Texaco Terminal Operations here in Waco. Louis retired early and began his second career as a beloved auto mechanic and expert antique clock and watch restorer, especially to all his friends and neighbors. Louis was the first president and co-founder of The Waco Corvette Club from 1964 to 1965. He was an avid tennis player, bicyclist, fisherman and hunter. Louis enjoyed the many clocks and watch shows he participated in.
Louis was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Cecile Ellis; stepmother, Edith Ellis; and brother, Tommy Ellis.
He is survived by stepsister, Billie Roark; niece, Kristi and husband, Jay Dee; and nephew, Kirk Roark.
A special thanks to Michael with Comfort Keepers and Kindred Hospice for all their kind and loving care.
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Special thoughts of Louis. Many memories of spending time together. He was a good friend to many and had many good friends, that he kept in touch with. He will be greatly missed.
Special thanks to Jon Bisson for all the things he did for Louis and special care and concern for him for many years.
Marlin & Maggie Philyaw
Louis was a good guy, he had many fun times riding bikes all over central Texas.
We made a 68 Mike ride at the annual waco Wild West century ride, good fun! He will be missed! Life well loved, well lived. Condolences to all family and friends🕊💕✝️
Marlinda Philyaw
Louis was a good friend and great company. We did several bike rides together, went shooting, and ate at George’s many times. It was great times when Marlin, Maggie, Louis, Marlinda, Charles and Ben, and Grace and Ruth, (that Ruth) could ask occasionally get together and solved the world’s problems. Louis was a wonderful guy and will be missed.
Louis and I were friends since the second grade at Lake Waco Elementary. We shared many common interests including hunting, fishing, bicycling, motor sports and aviation.
He had a near photographic memory of people and things that interested him.
Having attended Baylor and taken a business major he had a good understanding of finance. While working for Texaco he invested most of his salary so he could retire early and pursue other interests. He was successful in doing so.
I left Waco pursuing my career but we always stayed in touch and I made it a point to visit when possible, especially as his health began to fail. Fortunately he had a network of good friends for support.
I will miss his insight as he always seemed to be informed on many subjects and had clear ideas as to how things should be.
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It was truly an honor and privilege to care for Mr. Ellis the past 2 plus years. I enjoyed the conversations we had, and he was a very intelligent person. He truly had a life well lived. My condolences to Jon and Mr. Ellis’s family He will be missed
I have not seen Louis in 4-5 years. Last time I ran into him at Mexican restaurant on 19th street. Had lunch together. Great Guy!
R.I.P. Louis!
Really enjoyed knowing and helping he and his brother Tommy work on their 55 Ford. Lots of good conversations while getting your hands dirty. Both are missed