Celebrating the life of
Laurence E. Elliott, Lt. Col. USAF, Ret
April 12, 1922 - April 12, 2012
Savannah- Lt. Col. Laurence Edward Elliott, USAF Retired, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2012, the date of his 90th birthday, at the Lowman Home in Chapin, SC.
Mr. Elliott was born in Prattville, Alabama, the son of Alfred F. Elliott and Ethel M. Elliott. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII as a navigator on B-17 aircraft and later in the Air Force Reserve. He graduated from The University of Alabama in 1955 with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering. He was employed by Union Camp Corporation in the Multiwall Division and retired after 32 years. He was a member of Oak Park Masonic Lodge and a lifelong faithful worker in the church with his final membership at Grace United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Franklin A. Elliott.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gladys Ross Elliott; sons, James L. Elliott Beth, J. Gary Elliott Joyce; daughters, Angela E. Mishoe Jim, Lisa E. Chism Tony; 6 grandsons; 6 granddaughters and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give special thanks to his caretakers for their diligent and loving care during these last months of his life.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 16, 2012. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, and funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM. Interment at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens will immediately follow the service.
Family requests remembrances be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 1000, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Gary, I want to express my deepest sympathies to you, and your family. Of course, I remember your dad, as coach Elliott, he was a good coach, and a good man.
- Ron Burch, Huntsville, AL
Angie, on behalf of the management and staff at BeWell Homes Services we offer our deepest condolences to your family. “Pops” will forever be in our hearts.
- Tressy Davenport, Columbia, SC
Angie, Lisa, and Mrs Gladys I'm very sorry for yall lost and my prays are with you and be strong God knows best.
- Ollie Bookert, Columbia, SC
Gary, Sandi & I want you to know we're thinking of you; and we send our heartfelt sympathy. Sincerly, Alex & Sandi Nelson
- Sandi & Alex Nelson, Florence, AL
Gary, I want to express my deepest sympathies to you, and your family. Of course, I remember your dad, as coach Elliott, he was a good coach, and a good man.
- Ron Burch, Huntsville, AL
Angie, on behalf of the management and staff at BeWell Homes Services we offer our deepest condolences to your family. “Pops” will forever be in our hearts.
- Tressy Davenport, Columbia, SC
Angie, Lisa, and Mrs Gladys I'm very sorry for yall lost and my prays are with you and be strong God knows best.
- Ollie Bookert, Columbia, SC
Gary, Sandi & I want you to know we're thinking of you; and we send our heartfelt sympathy. Sincerly, Alex & Sandi Nelson
- Sandi & Alex Nelson, Florence, AL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
