Agriculture lost a friend

Today I must recognize the passing a personal friend and a friend of agriculture.  Chuck Ellis died suddenly in his home on Wednesday afternoon.  His obituary mentions his long years of service to agriculture as the manager of our local Farm Bureau Manager.  Because he knew almost every farmer in Montgomery County, for many years he was called on to chair the nominating committee for the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District.  He was a good cook and his Bar B Q skills were well known.

He was a fine mentor to me as a young District Conservationist for Soil Conservation Service.  He provided me with a confidential and non-judgmental sounding board.  That is something difficult to find in this world. 

It should go without saying that a man loves his family, but Chuck always spoke warmly of his children and grandchildren.  His years of service to his community should tell you he loved humankind as well.   Rest in Peace Chuck.