Elliott Cummings Bickford, of Orange Park, FL Formally of Freeport, ME, passed away peacefully September 10, 2018 at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, FL. He leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 47 years, Glenda Newman Bickford. They married in Bath, ME on June 24, 1972 and resided in Orange Park, FL for many years. He was born in Freeport, ME on October 28, 1929. He was the son of the Late Edith and Arthur Bickford Sr. and attended Freeport Schools. Elliott was an Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. After leaving the service, he became a self-employed, over the road truck driver. He retired from Mason Dixon Truck Lines of Savanna, Ga. Besides his wife, he is survived by his 6 Children: Catherine Theriault of Brunswick, ME, Debra (Michael) Murphy of Sabattus, ME, Mark Elliott (Natalie) Bickford Sr. of Middleburg, FL, Lorna (Jack) Withers of Brunswick, ME, Sherry (Donnie) Trauth of St. Cloud, FL, and Michelle Bickford of Bath, ME. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his precious grandson, Mark Elliott Bickford Jr, Brothers Arthur Bickford Jr. and John Bickford, Sister Gladys Moon. A remembrance of life will be held 11 AM Wednesday October 3, 2018 at Jacksonville National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Rd Jacksonville, FL 32218. Elliott is remembered as a Gentleman, who was soft spoken, funny, quick with a comeback, or funny remark. He greatly loved his family, children, and grandchildren. He loved a visit to Winslow Park in his hometown in Maine, a Sunday drive to Jekyll Island, Ga with his family, loved his dog, Tyco, tinkering on his big rig, and his truck driving career. He was very proud of his son following in his footsteps. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patrick Dempsey Center (cancer support) 29 Lowell St. Lewiston, ME 04340. Arrangements are under the care of HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME 3601 Old Jennings Rd Middleburg, FL 32068. We encourage you to leave words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com
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