Hurt……….Robert Wayne Elliott, age 79 of Hurt passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 13, 2015.
Born March 31, 1936 in Campbell County he was a son of the late Willie Ernest Elliott and Florence Lindsey Elliott. He was predeceased by his wife, Dottie Keen Elliott; a son, Robert Lynn Elliott; and four brothers, Frank Elliott, Elmo Elliott, Dan Elliott and Thomas Elliott. Mr. Elliott served four years in the National Guard in the 1950's and retired from Klopman Mills after 38 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, family gatherings on Sunday afternoons and gospel music. In his early years Robert enjoyed hunting with family and friends, NASCAR racing and baseball.
He is survived by one son, Jeff Elliott of Hurt; two daughters, Donna E. Powell and her friend, Bobby Guthrie of Lynchburg and Annette Elliott and her friend Jerry Watts of Lynchburg; one granddaughter, Jazzi L. Powell of Lynchburg; four brothers, Albert Elliott and wife Vicki of Motley, Glen Elliott of Rustburg, Phil Elliott of Hurt and Raymond Elliott and his wife, Mandy of Gladys; and one sister, Gracie Walker of Altavista.
Graveside services with Military Service by American Legion Altavista Post 36 & Gretna Post 232 will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden by Wayne Wheeler.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers or those wishing to make memorial contributions the family asks that you please consider the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street (Suite 800), Miami, FL 33131.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.