He is survived by his wife of 17 years Caryl Ann Elliott; 1 son and 2 daughters: Edward Martin Elliott of Jasper, AL, Tammie Elliott of Jasper, AL, Patti Elliott Bretherick (John) of Decatur, AL; three step-daughters: Barbara Benadum of Mt. Holly, NC, Brenda Benadum Hamilton (Jamie) of Mt. Holly, NC and Carrie Benadum Coe (Jeremy) of Thomasville, NC. 5 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and 1 great grandson on the way and a lot of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased in death by his parents, sister, and brothers Tarlton and Sheridan Elliott.
The funeral will be held on October 23, 2011 at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, 222 Mt. Zion Church Road, Thomasville, NC. Visitation will be from 2:00pm - 3:30 pm and the service will immediately follow.