of Clinton, AR
September 16, 1925 - March 3, 2019
Thurman W. Elliott, 93, was born on September 16, 1925 in Shirley, Arkansas to the late Clifton E. and Anna (Bonds) Elliott and passed from this life on March 3, 2019 in Clinton.
Thurman was a member of the greatest generation, serving with honor in World War II. He was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton, beginning in 1977, and served as a deacon and song leader for thirty years. Thurman was a retired truck driver, having driven for 54 years, was Captain of the Van Buren County Mounted Patrol and was a member of the Gold Wing Motorcycle Association.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Lois Cook Kiehne, two brothers; Edward Elliott and John D. Elliott, two daughters; Carolyn J. Sims and infant Joy Elaine Elliott and one grandson, Jason Bradley Boone.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 72 years, Violet (Kirkendoll) Elliott, children; Connie Tardy and husband Ed, Cathy Boone and husband Danny, Tommy Elliott and wife Donna, son-in-law, Sammy Sims, eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, one sister, Reva Myrick other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 pm at the church with Brother Mack Litaker and Brother Sammy Brown officiating. Pallbearers are Zachery Seals, William Lindsay, Bobby Powell, Zane Seals, Todd Treece and Bill Powell. Honorary Pallbearers are Chad Elliott and Travis Sims. Interment will follow at Pee Dee Cemetery.
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24 Condolence(s)
Rena Garrett
Thursday, April 11, 2019
He was a great man and will be missed.
kenny Whillock
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
He was a good man and I always admired him.
Pam Breedlove
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Praying for peace and comfort for you. Hold on to those precious memories as they will give you comfort.
Pam Breedlove
Dirk and Sherry Cottrell
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Miss Violet and family, we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Thurman. Heaven has definitely received another angel! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Rich, Sandy Christensen and Family
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Aunt Violet, I was so sad when I heard the news about Uncle Thurman passing away. I'm happy he is home in Glory visiting with all our loved ones! Uncle Thurman was always a special Uncle, when we were little we had so much fun visiting.....he was like a hero riding tall on his horse. We have so many fond memories of visiting you all in Arkansas and again when you came to IL and FL to visit us. He will certainly be missed. We'll be praying for you and the family. We love you! Sandy and Rich
William (Pee Wee) Bennett
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Jim Kee
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Just won't be the same without Thurman. You and he have been the best friends to Joyce and me. We will see them again soon.
rjivie @hotmail. com
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Dear Violet, we love you and always loved the deacon! Violet if we could come to his home going ,we would be there. We pray for strength and comfort for you and the family. With love Bro Ron and Judy.
Nancy Hensley
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Dear Mrs. Sweet Violet, please remember you are in our prayers.
Nancy and Armon Hensley
Amanda & Jody Newman
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss he will be deeply missed love y’all
Teresa Borden
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Rexanna Warren
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
He will be missed. May our Lord comfort his family and guide them as they grief. May our Lord and savior bless everyone today.
Gary Wilkinson
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
He was always a very nice person.
Darlene Sowers
Monday, March 4, 2019
Violet and family, love and prayers for all of you. Thurman will be greatly missed. He was such a great man of faith. You two have had such an interesting life together, and I will never forget seeing you both going down Hwy. 65 after dark on a that beautiful lighted Goldwing. He's now in the lighted glory of heaven! God bless!
Karla Smith Elliott
Monday, March 4, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Elliott. Remembering Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Myrick and all his family in prayer.
Sue Bradford Wallace
Monday, March 4, 2019
I’m sorry for your loss. Thurman was a good man. All his family is in my prayers.
Aalesha Ridings Cartner
Monday, March 4, 2019
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and I have great memories with him from when I was younger. I’m prayong for the family. I’m just lost for words. God be with each of you in this time of need. Love you guys!
Ruth Huggins Faulk
Monday, March 4, 2019
I pray that God will lift you up during you time of time of sorrow.
Leigan and Judy Whitson
Monday, March 4, 2019
So very sorry for your loss.
Cindy Treadway Stringfellow
Monday, March 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Thurman Elliot was a fine man and so well respected. My dad, Leo Treadway thought so much of him, too. Prayers for your family.
Mr.&Mrs.Dennis Brawner
Monday, March 4, 2019
Jim & JoAnn Collom
Monday, March 4, 2019
You are the greatest of that greatest generation! Thank you for being our friend, traveling motorcycle partner and serving as Chaplain of HMAFD. We will always cherish it all!!
God Speed Mr"T"
Chip and Judy Eakin
Monday, March 4, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss, Mr Thurman was a wonderful person and he will be missed.
Betty White Cole
Monday, March 4, 2019
So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.