Elmer Elliott

Elmer Elliott was born November 28, 1937 in Franksville, Alabama to the former Edwina Elliott and H. Whitley Johnson, Sr. He lived in Franksville on a farm with his grandparents, Papa Will and Mama Ida Elliott, much of his childhood. He served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958.

Elmer moved from Alabama to Michigan in the late 1950s. There he met and married his beloved, Alyce Marie Doward, on December 2, 1961. In 1964, their only surviving child, Lauri Elliott, was born.

Elmer received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and, later, a Masters degree in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University. He worked for over 25 years for the State of Michigan. His last position was as a teacher at Maxey Boys Training School. He owned and operated Elliott Movers for over 20 years. He was a long-time resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Elmer lived life fully and lovingly. Even in his later years, he was energized by doing for, and giving to, others while serving the Lord Jesus Christ. (Psalm 92:12-15) He faithfully served the Lord while attending different churches in Michigan and North Carolina. After retiring, he spent a lot of time volunteering for the Salvation Army and Big Brothers Big Sisters charity organizations. He was known particularly for mentoring young people and being an avid bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He was also politically active with a passion for justice and the disenfranchised.

He was a faithful, committed, loving, and sacrificing husband to Alyce and father to Lauri. His kindness and love poured over into others in his family and community. While his body has expired, he is still with us in the New Jerusalem, the City of God, that is coming to earth. (Isaiah 65:17-25; Revelations 21; Revelations 22)

Elmer was preceded in death by his son, Terrence Elmer Elliott (unborn); another son, Michael Elliott (unborn); mother, Edwina Elliott Henderson; father, H. Whitley Johnson, Jr.; brother, Robert Lee Henderson, Jr.; brother, Jerome Henderson; and brother, Clarence Henderson.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Alyce, and daughter, Lauri. He is also survived by sisters, Dian Sims (John), Lorene Greene (Donald) and Rose Anne Johnson; brother, H. Whitley Johnson, Jr.; one aunt, Lillie Mae Elliott; sister-in-laws, Claudette Henderson (Robert, Jr.) and Bessie Henderson (Jerome); and brother-in-law, Eugene Williams (Virginia).

Elmer's surviving nephews and nieces include Chantal Harper, Darrell Williams, Ted Harper, Terry Harper, Missy Jones, Bobby Pass, Betty Wilcox-Wright, Ozzie Wilcox, Lauren Greene, Jalon Greene, Jonathan Sims, Roderick Calhoun, Demond Calhoun, Jalicia Henderson, Raven Henderson, Tamara Henderson, and Tory Henderson.

Elmer’s surviving godchildren are Anthony Bicy, Samina Das Barritt, Shaheen Das Eisenstein, Pedrick Jones, Jimiel Knighton, Toure Knighton, Richard Baldwin, Tamara Baldwin, Marla Baldwin, and Bradley Baldwin. He is survived by many other family members and friends.

A viewing for Elmer Elliott is being held on August 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 PM. The viewing and funeral service will be held at Shining Light Baptist Church, 2541 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110. He will be buried on August 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM with military honors at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

He has left a Godly legacy in this world and in the world to come.

In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Elmer Elliott Memorial Fund at PO Box 12001, Raleigh, NC 27605 or https://everloved.com/life-of/elmer-elliott/donate/checkout/?flow=202&. You may give to his Memorial Fund or directly to the Shepherd's Place Children's Home at https://www.theshepherdsplacechildrenshome.com/. Shepherd's Place was one of the organizations close to Elmer's heart.

Cards and condolences may also be sent to the above address or through Elmer's memorial page at https://everloved.com/life-of/elmer-elliott/

Brown Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511 is serving the family.