Earl H. Elliott
November 27, 1928 ~ November 23, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Earl Harlen Elliott, 74, of 17 Emory Road, Asheville, died Sunday, November 23, 2003, at his home.
Mr. Elliott was born in Yancey County and was a son of the late Bernard B. and Martha Shuford Elliott. He was also preceded in death by a brother L.B. Elliott. He served in the US Marine Corps and was a retired engineer with American Enka. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was active with the Boy Scouts Troop 138.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Whaley Elliott; one daughter, Ann Bless and her husband Thomas of Charlotte; one son, Steve Elliott and his wife Anna of Candler; two sisters, Lucille Searcy of Sugar Hill and Marie Nelson of Marion; two brothers, Robert Elliott of Marietta, GA and Dean Elliott of Marion and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 6:00 pm Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Guy G. Sayles officiating.
His family will receive friends Friday following the service until 8:00 pm.
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Ann and steve,
I want express my sincere condolence in the passing of your father.I’m sorry we could not attend the memorial service.I truly had the utmost respect for earl.I enjoyed talking with your father about current events and nascar and i know he was proud of his children and grand children.I will miss him and the community will miss him.
Kind regards
Steve and Ann
We were saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a good man. He was a good influence and role model for us growing up.
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Elliott. It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. And all the good things people say do not take all the pain away. When I lost my mother to Cancer, it was very devastating to me. What comforted me are the words found in the Bible for the future at Revelation 21:3, 4 and Isaiah 33:24 about our dear loved ones. May these also bring you comfort.
Deepest Sympathy,
Ms. Floyd
I had the priviledge to work with Earl for a number of years at Enka and thought a great deal of him, both as an engineer and as a person of integrity. My sincerest condolences to his family and closest friends.
Frank Scott
Retired Plant Manager
Enka Nylon Plant
Steve, Anna and Family,
In this very difficult time we want you all to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a great influence on many young lives through his scouting. I will always remember the positive influence he had on Mark and Ed. May God comfort you and fill you with his love as you cherish the wonderful memories you have of your Dad. Those memories will help you get through each day. Love, David and Shirley
We were truly shocked and saddened to learn of Mr. Elliott’s sudden death. He was a truly fine man who dearly loved his wife, family, and family friend, Linda. He will be missed by many people who loved and admired him greatly. We certainly had intended to attend his memorial service to honor him, but we will not be able to do so due to previous holiday plans.
We will keep the Mr. Elliott’s family and friends in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Cathie and Jim
I am very sorry for your loss, Martha.
Love, Betty
I have great memories of working with Earl at American Enka & BASF for many years.
Earl was first a good man. He was an excellent Engineer. My relation with him was with Enka mostly after my transfer to Lowland. He was always positive. He will be missed.
our deepest sympathy for your great loss.
Our prayers are with you
The Zichy’s
Earl was a blessing to me and I am sure to the many boy scouts he had opportunity to be a part in the lives of. He will be missed.
I am very sad to read about Earl.
Earl was a great man and will be missed by many.I will keep the family in my prayers. OZZ
Dear Earl Elliott Family,
We have had the great priviledge of knowing Martha and Earl through our Sunday School class at 1st Baptist. Hopefully we have been of support to Earl after Martha became ill, and also very supportive of Earl when he became ill. Earl and I (Ken) shared some great stories via phone after his recent diagnosis. We will all miss Earl, but we shall all get to visit again when we get to Heaven. Prayers and good thoughts.
Ken & Peggie
Steve, Ann and Families,
We were so sorry to hear of Earl’s passing. Since our days in scouting, we seldom saw him but met him last spring in W. Asheville. We have had all you, and especially Martha who I (Ron) worked with for years, in our prayers.
Kenneth, Eric and Jason also send their condolences.
To Earl’s Family,
We knew Earl through work and church. He was a fine person who will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you.
Ann,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and your family.
I would like to send a donation in memoriam of your Dad to an organization of your choice. I have considered a donation to the School of Engineering at NC State since Wachovia will match my donation to this school doubling the ‘in memoriam’ amount. If you would like me to send it to another organization, please let me know.
Please give the boys my love and I will talk with you soon.
With deepest sympathies,
Tim
Earl,was a very fine man and neighbor.He will be missed because he added so much to our lives.