James W. Ellis

Eileen,
So sorry for your deep loss. I've had you on my mind so much. I wasn't made aware of Jim's passing, so I didn't make his memorial service. I know we will have lots of times for hugs though as I see you in church, and my arms will always be open for one, any time you need or want one. I love you both and appreciate the teaching Jim provided while I was learning to be single again. He was wise, and fun and a great teacher and you both became great friends and respected leaders...

Dear Eileen and Shelley,
Jim's love for Jesus, for studying God's word and then living it out was contagious. We enjoyed watching play the large bells at South. He was an example of passionate, intentional Christ like living. He was a great leader with a true servant's heart and we know that he loved you both dearly.
WIth sympathy and prayers,
Jay and Amy Varney

Kyndra, Cass, James and Korinne Abron are so sad to here of Jim's passing. We will miss him as one of the MSU's volleyball great supporters. Please know that our prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Eileen---the MSU volleyball community will sorely miss Jim and his quiet service in the Sideout Club. He was a tireless, hard-working and irreplaceable member and we are all the better for having known and worked with him. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family......

Eileen, I am extremely saddened by Jim's passing. I have such wonderful and warm memories of my time in OQA and RPA that I doubt I will ever forget Jim and his humor. I wish you all the best.

Shelley and Mrs. Ellis,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. May God bless you during this time of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eileen, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and hold you tight during the difficult days ahead.

Eileen,

I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Although I didn't know him, he sounds like a very interesting person. Sorry I didn't meet him.

It sounds like he is in a better place, so that is a good thing.

Take good care of yourself. Try to eat and sleep. I'll pray for you and your family.

I won't be able to make it to Lansing for the viewing or funeral. The next time I see you will probably be at bell boot camp.

Hugs, Comfort,...

Dear Eileen and Shelley,

It has been so much fun getting the Sunday School printouts from my mom, Alice Rogers, and reading them. Once, Jim emailed me a whole set. It would be great to see them in a book!
Thank you for your stand for Jesus and His Love. May John 14:18-19 comfort you, 'I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.'

Sincerely,