Robert Elliott
August 23, 1946 ~ November 7, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
The Rev. Robert Elliott, 74, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
Robert was born August 23, 1946, in Asheville to the late Harold and Georgena Watts Elliott. He was an Army veteran and had been a minister of the Gospel for 47 years. He also had worked with American Enka, as a salesman for Electrolux and most recently as a custodian at Valley Springs Middle School.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gail Devore Elliott; daughter, Brenda Brown (Robert); grandson Isaiah Brown, and a brother, Owen Elliott.
Graveside services with military honors will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery (at Upper Room/Spirit Life Church grounds) with the Rev. David Castle officiating.
Those who wish may sign the register at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue from 12 – 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. The family will be at the residence.
Services
Graveside Service: November 11, 2020 2:00 pm
Pisgah United Meth. Church Cem.
39 Pisgah Methodist Church Rd.
Candler, NC 28715
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I am so saddened to hear about my old friend “Mr. Robert” as we so fondly called him at Sand Hill Venable Elementary. Mr Robert was a hard worker always smiling and joking. He called me “Cuz” as he said he was related to my late husband, Les Clark, on his mother’s side. He was a good man. I will never forget his laugh and his eagerness to sing the Friday song to our staff and students. “Today is Friday all day long….” Rest in peace Mr Robert.
Sandy Clark
Im praying for you guys
Gail and Brenda, I am sorry to hear about cousin Robert passing. Gail I was here thinking how since you and he was closer to moms age that it was more like Uncle Robert and Aunt Gail. I told our local church here in Andrews Texas this morning when I requested prayer for you all that as long as I can remember he was preaching on the radio. I remember hearing all the Watts side and dad praying in the altar at homecoming time when most everybody gathered back at Open Bible. Then all of us younger cousins playing together while the ladies was getting the food on the table. I can almost smell Fried Chicken right now. May God be with you all in this great time of need. We love you all.
Gail and Brenda. We are very saddened to hear of Robert’s death. We have missed having Him visit us here at our home. We will always remember his faithfulness to God, his testimony, his shouting, his singing and his laugh. He was always an inspiration and encouragement to our family. May God’s Grace be abundantly yours during this time of grief. God Bless You, David and Eva Glenn and Martha Glenn Hill.
May God comfort your hearts at this time. We are praying for the family.
Darrell and Renee Hoffman Diane Hoffman
Heaven certainly gained a treasure and I am sure he and daddy are having a time! Loved Preacher Robert
I’m so sorry for your loss Robert was a great man
Rev. Steve and Mrs. Linda Davis
Limestone, TN
We are praying for you and the family. Words cannot express how much we will miss Bro Robert. As a Pastor, the encouragement that he would bring to me and our church was immeasurable. When he preached at the church in September his text was I’m in the Hands of the Lord, and, now he is.
Thoughts and prayers for you and the family.
So sorry for your loss. First time I meet Robert was at church. Then later at Sandhill Venable. Even after he left us, he would still come by from time to time to get him some meatloaf. He will be greatly missed
We loved when he came over to Fellowship FWB Church. We will sure miss him. Love and Prayers for his dear family.
dad passing, Brenda
Gail, so sorry to hear that Robert has passed. I have so many memories of you both letting me tag along to revivals when I was younger. He will sure be missed.
I met Robert through his radio program in Canton when I was there with Harrison Parks who followed his program. Robert was the kind of person you liked the moment you met him. He was a fine preacher who always preached the truth. Our orayers are with the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Robert will always be remembered in our lives. We are so blessed to have got to worship and sing with him. He will be missed.
From Gary: Robert and I served in the Vietnam war at the same time. I didn’t know him then but met him years later and what great friends we became!
A wonderful minister of the gospel and example of the Love of Christ. His message Is there not a Cause! He preached for our 50th. anniversary Home Coming at Pentecost will never be forgotten. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Bro.Robert. He was always a blessing to our family. Always enjoyed hearing him sing every time he came to Doughty’s Chapel Church and preaching also. He will be missed but he’s not suffering anymore. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry a great loss to our community Robert and Gail have been great neighbors Robert will be missed our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this sad time
Robert fought for GOD & COUNTRY.He was & is a WINNER on both fronts. It was my privelege to know Robert. May GOD BLESS his family in their lost & Heaven’s GAIN
We are saddened to hear of Bro. Robert’s passing, but happy to know that he is with the Lord that he served so faithfully and joyfully. We are praying for comfort for you and your family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Robert. I met him in 1993 when he preached at my grandpa’s funeral. He also preached at my grandma’s funeral. He was a God fearing man and a joy to be around. I pray I never forget the precious messages he preached for my grandparents funeral. Praying for the family and friends during this time.
So sorry to hear about Robert’s passing found out yesterday at Maple Ridge Baptist Church he was always smileing evertime you see him. Gail and Brenda my prayers goes out to you Robert is in a better place
I’m sorry to hear about Roberts passing he was a good man and I loved to hear him preach on the radio or in person , my favorite song he sang was I’m bound for that city he sang that with so much feeling, your family will be in my prayers.
I’m sorry to hear of Bro. Robert’s passing. Praying for God’s comfort for you all in this time.
I’m so sorry to hear about Mr.Robert. We loved him so much at SandHill Venable. He was always so nice, smiling and singing. Definitely light in my life. He and I sung the gospel version of the Friday song at our talent show. It came off as a blessing. So thankful I’ll see him again one day. He’ll be waiting for you too by the river. God Bless you and praying for you and your family.🙏🏻❤️
We are sorry to hear about Robert. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are grateful for the times we spent with you and Robert when you came to our church Fellowship FWB in Erwin, TN. We will surely miss Robert as he was a blessing to our family.
David & Kim Adkins
Unicoi, TN.
As you know, a Mr. Robert, is a lifetime jewel. I’ve never met you Gail, but he talked about you very fondly.
Mr. Robert would brighten the faces of my kiddos at Sandhill Venable everyday. But, Friday was exceptional… He would spend the longest time on the special needs wing of SHV and give those kids the biggest smiles and they looked LOVED IT!
He was simply an amazing Godly man!
Go Rest High Brother Robert
Robert was an inspiration to all who knew him. Praying for the family at this difficult time.
I’m so thankful I had the privilege to hear Bro. Robert preach the Gospel. The first message I heard him preach was in a revival at Doughty’s Chapel in Greeneville Tn. Nearly 19 years ago. His message was titled “Hollywood in the Church”. I was a new to the faith but I understood his message clearly and still agree with it today. Thank the Lord for preachers like Bro. Robert that will preach us the truth. I take peace and comfort in knowing the same God that he knew and lived for and is resting in sweet Jesus. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
Felita Kilday
Thinking of you during this time.
So thankful that the Lord allowed my path to cross with this precious preacher. He was such a blessing to always have a song and a word of encouragement to the churches he visited. He will be missed by our church family at Marshall Community Baptist Church. Gods preacher final got to go home, see you soon dear brother. Praying for the family during this time.
Pastor Roger Massey
“The Singing Preacher” was such a blessing to our family. We loved Robert. He will be greatly missed!
Love,
The Swann Family
Sister Gail,
So sorry to hear of brother Robert passing. Last time he preached at St. Paul he told us he was a winner either way. Such a wonderful blessing to the church. The church is praying for you all. May the Lord strengthen and bless you in the days ahead.
So many memories of wonderful services with Bro Robert. We were talking today about how he made us feel special each time we saw him. The special love of Jesus would shine through him to all those that were around him. So many times we heard him sing ” I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” , now He has lifted him higher to the land of no pain and sorrow. We are praying the God of all comfort will carry you through these hard days.
Jerry and Linda Scalf
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Robert. We have so many precious memories of him and have always been encouraged by his faithfulness to God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Robert. We have many precious memories of him and have always been encouraged by his faithfulness to God through his songs and preaching. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I will never forget his passion for serving The Lord and He was always the same through good times and bad times His passion was the same and so much zeal to share with others the love he had for his savior!!! Such a wonderful testimony he had!!
Mark enjoyed getting to know Mr. Robert though working on his vehicle and was looking forward to seeing him soon, but it was not to be.
We know that Mr. Robert was a believer in salvation through faith I Jesus and I know he is worshiping at His feet now! Maybe God has given him a new song to sing! I know we will worship Jesus along with Mr. Robert one day. Until then we will miss him and I know the family will miss him terribly. We are praying for peace and comfort for you during these difficult days.
Love to you all,
Mark and Jennifer Wilson and Ethan
Extend my sympathy to the family. I knew Robert when he served as a custodian at Sandhill Venable while I was teaching third grade. I heard of his death today and immediately thought of the many times we would sing a hymn or gospel song in the halls if we ran into each other. I would start a song and he would join in singing with me with a convincing smile about what we were singing. Then sometimes he would start and I would harmonize with him. That’s how I choose to remember him today. He is really singing now!
Gail and Family, So sorry to hear of Roberts passing. Thinking of him and Ralph together again brings a smile. You all are in our prayers.
I really Loved him and loved to hear him preach and loved his wife they were great people miss him, and Gail you take care of yourself, so sorry for your loss!