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James Thomas Elliott, 64, of Winnabow, passed away on Saturday May 28, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Elliott was born on June 21, 1951 in Boone, NC to the late Raymond Vaughn Elliott and Gwendolyn Gentry Elliott. He resided in West Jefferson NC most of his life. James proudly served his country in the United States Army.
James was of the Baptist faith and was the owner and operator of his own Plumbing and Heating and Air business. He enjoyed both cooking and eating good food. James was a true craftsman who could build anything and enjoyed doing anything that involved
being outdoors. Canoeing, singing, listening to music, target shooting, and collecting model airplanes were some of his favorite hobbies. James loved his family and he enjoyed spending time with them.He is survived by a son, Shane Elliott and wife Kelly Elliott of Jefferson, NC; a daughter, Kristy Benfield and husband Danny Benfield of Winnabow, NC; a sister, Diane Elliott Parsons and husband Frank Parsons of West Jefferson; Mother Gwendolyn Elliott of West Jefferson; five grandchildren, Sierra Roland, Katie Elliott, Xander Benfield, and Drayden Benfield; and a step-granddaughter, Evelyn Darnell.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday June 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Salisbury National Cemetery (501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28145). Military Honors will be provided by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard and the North Carolina National Guard.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is serving the Elliott family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
shirley gentry says
I am sorry I will not be able to attend Tommy’s services on Friday. I will be working. He was a good man & I know he is in heaven singing with Raymond.
Sandra Dillard says
Tommy will always be part of my family. . We will miss his smiling face and the joy he brought to us. Always loved. Sandy