Curtis Samuel Elliott fell asleep peacefully in Jesus in the 83rd year of his life, survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years Jo Ann Horton Elliott. As a Christian husband, father and church deacon, Curt was a friend to many and helper to more. From youthful accomplishments playing football and baseball to delightful fellowship on the golf course, now completing a foursome of friends in heaven, Curt was a lifelong athlete whose competitive spirit was always striving for personal best not the humiliation of others. The same focus directed his professional business ethics expressed by his well-known “life time warranty” always being prepared with tools in the trunk and a finishing nail in his pocket.
A patriot who answered the call to duty proudly serving in the U.S. Army, Curt did not wear his patriotism on his sleeve preferring the test of character over ideology, Christian compassion over politically masked greed and injustice, the transformation of heart by the gospel of Christ to the claims of social conformity to this world, the Kingdom of God over the kingdoms of men.
Curt lived out his Christian faith setting his affection on the things of Christ in heaven and not on earthly things, believing that a good name is more valuable than earthly riches. Throughout his long and fulfilling life, Curt enjoyed the true treasures of faith and family. The cabin on Lake Lanier was not only a summer family retreat, but the doors were always open to friends, church youth group and even a honeymoon couple. For over 20 years the annual beach trip began with a young family including son, Gary and his family, and daughter, Nancy, later adding husband Clyde Patterson, growing to include grandchildren and spouses-- Justin Elliott (Cyndi and daughter, Kendall), Jeremy Elliott, Virginia Gogan (Jordan and baby), Stuart Elliott (Shaye and daughter, Georgia and sons, Owen and William), Brittney Patterson, Daniel Patterson, Olivia Patterson adding 5 great-grandchildren to the family circus, oops circle.
The sudden passing of Curt’s soul to heaven is bitter-sweet, the mercies of Christ covered his rapid decline in health, but from human experience, the sudden untimeliness of death is a reminder, “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, 3 if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. 4 For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.” 2 Corinthians 5:1-9
Arrangements under the direction of Roswell Funeral Home, Roswell, GA.
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