Elbert Elliott
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Elbert M. Elliott, 92, passed away 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River.
Born on November 5, 1923 in Montrose, IL, the son of John D. and Etta Jane (Kingrey) Elliott.
A WWII army veteran, he worked in the corrugating department of Owens-IL Glass.
He married Florence Mae Gephart, who died on April 26, 1987.
Surviving are three daughters, Barbara (Stanley) Cope and Shirley (Jerry) Arnett all of Brighton, Connie (Jan) Emmons of Alton; seven grandchildren, Melodie Cope (Matt Curlovic), Michele Cope (Matt Carter), Michael (Julie) Bazzell, Nicole (Matt) Baker, Danny Wood, Derek (Tara) Wood, Caleb Arnett; seven great grandchildren, Hunter and Ashlie Carter, Brynnand Jaydon Baker, Jacob and Hayle Arnett, Andrew Miller; and his twin Brother, Delbert Elliott of Wood River.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Denver, Lester and Omar Elliott; and three sisters, Lena Sly, Myrna Alcoke and Jessie Gephart.
Private services and burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.
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