Wade E. Elliott

July 14, 1921 ~ February 17, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Wade E. Elliott, 96, of Asheville, died on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at his home.
An Asheville native, Mr. Elliott was a son of the late Wade and Pauline Roberts Elliott. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Grace Nelon Elliott; and daughter, Carolyn Joy Anderson.
Mr. Elliott proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force. Later in life, he served as Executive Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and partner for Swannanoa Cleaners. He had also served as President of the Southeastern Textile Services Association. He enjoyed time spent on Captiva Island, FL, for over 40 years.
Mr. Elliott is survived by his sons, Raymond Eugene Elliott and Douglas William Elliott; sister, Barbara (Jerry) Waldrop; six grandchildren, Gene (Diane) Riddle, Elliott (Angela) McCracken, Vanessa (Robby) Boggs, Amanda (Jason) Marshall, Peyton (Mary) Elliott, and Patrick (Katie) Elliott; 10 great-grandchildren, Morgan Riddle, Ashley McCracken, Beau Boggs, Noah and Emmie Lou Elliott, Jackson, Catherine and Ashley Marshall, and Kiran and Nora Elliott; and one great-great-grandchild, Kaleb Riddle.
The graveside service for Mr. Elliott will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, at Green Hills Cemetery. Rev. Shekinah Schwartz will officiate, with military honors provided by the North Carolina Honor Guard.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Condolences to and prayers for the entire Elliott family at this time of Wade’s passing. May the peace that passes all understanding comfort you now and in the coming days.
Gene loved life and his children and grandchildren and greatgrandchildren…his wonderful sense of humor and love of life will be missed..prayers for Doug, Ray, and the beloved grands and great grands..
Uncle Gene was always funny and cutting up with my mom, his sister Virginia. I have great memories of them dancing, laughing and having so much fun every time they got together.
My prayers, and condolences, to all of his family.
I sure would have been there if I had known of his passing.
Raymond, Doug, Elliott, Gene and family,
We are so sorry to learn of Mr. Elliott’s passing. He, as well as Mrs. Elliott, were such wonderful neighbors and friends to our family on Holly Hill Drive. I could always count on a funny story and a few laughs every time I saw Mr. Elliott. He was always thoughtful & caring, and checked on my parents regularly, especially when Mom and Dad were facing illnesses. Tim, Jennifer (my wife) and I are thankful to have had him next door to Mom and Dad. He will be missed.
Our prayers and condolences are with the family.