Robert Edward Elliott
April 8th, 1940 - November 7th, 2021
From:	Alton, MO
Visitation:	Noon-2:00 pm Friday November 12, 2021 Clary Funeral home Alton, MO
Funeral:	2:00 pm Friday November 12, 2021 Clary Funeral home Alton, MO
Burial:	Burial of ashes Many Springs Cemetery
Robert Edward Elliott passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was 81. Robert Elliott was born on April 8th, 1940, to Nathan Edward Elliott and Ruth Pearl Elliott, in West Point, MS. He was the oldest of three children, preceded by brother Ernest and his sister Janice Elliott. The family moved to St. Louis when Robert was sixteen, there he cared for his sister and mother after the passing of his father and brother. Robert served two years in the army, stationed in Germany. Upon returning home he was employed by Terminal Railroad for which he remained committed until retirement. Robert had a love of the outdoors and made many memories with his children and grandchildren fishing, hunting, camping and playing Bingo. Robert was preceded by his wife, Ruth Nadine Elliott. He was a kind, loving and devoted husband. Robert had five children, Sherry Middleton (Shawn), Virginia Gazaway (George), preceded by daughter Christina Sue Elliott, Robin Elliott, Robert Elliott. Robert was very proud of his 21 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12pm-2pm on Friday, November 12, 2021 with service to follow at 2pm at Clary’s Funeral Home, 102 Vine St Alton, MO. Funeral Services officiated by Bro. David Langston. No graveside service as cremation and burial at Many Springs Cemetery were his wishes. Ephesians 2:4-7 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved-and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
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