Robert Leonard Elliott, O.F.S.

Robert L. Elliott, O.F.S. of Houston, Texas was called home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ on May 26, 2014 at the age of 84. He was born February 17, 1930 in Houston, Texas to Laura Newton- Elliott and Felix Bernard Elliott and was baptized into the Catholic Church. He was a faithful member of the parishes of Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral and Annunciation Catholic Church. As a child, he attended Holy Name Elementary School and then St. Thomas High School. Robert was a Korean War Veteran of the Army and later graduated from the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas.

Robert enjoyed work as a pharmacist for many years, but outside of work, Robert was a life-long humble servant of the Catholic Church as an altar server, sacristan, liturgical Minister and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Annunciation and Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, where he frequently led the rosary. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Lay Franciscan of the Order of Franciscan Secular out of Annunciation Fraternity since 1977. Robert was known by preaching the gospel with his life and sometimes he used words.

Robert is survived by his sons Roger Elliott and wife Tracy and children Elyse, Spencer, and Max; Lawrence Elliott and wife Cindy and children Hunter, Mason, and Preston; Ronnie and wife Josie; daughter Laura Johnson and husband John, son Brian; Krista Gardner and husband Chris and children Alice, Addison and Noah; nephew Fred Elliott and wife Sue; cousins Debbie, Ted, Tom and Lonna Sims and other family members Shawn Coker wife Samantha and daughter Ruby Mae.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father Laura Newton- Elliott and Felix Bernard Elliott, brothers Lawrence, Fred, and Jimmy Elliott and sister Leonara Elliott (Sissy).

Robert and his family offer their sincerest gratitude to the many people that sent prayers, support and love over the past two years.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a Vigil at 6:00 PM and a Rosary at 7:00 PM in The Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM at The Co-Cathedral of The Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, Texas 77002. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, 3506 North Main Street, Houston, Texas 77009.

Rest in Peace our Dear Franciscan Brother!

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to your parish or St. Mary’s Seminary at 9845 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024-3498.