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David Elliott Obituary

MACON - David Elliott, 82, of Macon, passed away at 10:25 p.m., Sunday May 29, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. A celebration of David's life will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Maranatha Assembly of God Church with Pastor Doug Lowery officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. till service time at the church. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Cowden, IL with full military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. Dawson & Wi-koff Funeral Home, Macon is assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to Maranatha Assembly of God Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. David was born November 19, 1928 in Oconee, IL the son of Frank and Ada (Stephenson) Elliott. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was retired from L.E. Myers Co. as a master mechanic. He was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church, Blue Mound American Leg-ion, and was a former licens-ed pilot. He married Peggy (Deaton) McNeely on June 25, 1983. Surviving is his wife Peggy, of Macon; daughter: Debbie Crain and her husband Dan of Decatur; son: Mark Elliott of Decatur; step-sons: James McNeely and his wife Cheryl of Decatur, Paul McNeely and his wife Becky of Moweaqua, IL; step-daughter: Diana Au-frecht and her husband Mark of Christiansburg, VA; brother: Gary Elliott and his wife Mary of Pana, IL; nine grandchildren, five step grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and five step great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Gene, sisters: Betty and Jean, and his son: Keith. Custom Obituary Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home of Macon "A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 31, 2011.

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Jim Reynolds

May 31, 2011

Peggy, my family and I send our deepest sympathy. We have only know each other for a short time but it feels like forever. You have opened your home to me and especially Lucky, he thinks the world of you. Again so sorry for your loss, Jim, Dale , and Lucky Reynolds.

Robert Wagner

May 31, 2011

My deepest sympathy and prayers to Dave’s family and friends. Dave was a Man who loved Jesus and knew his Creator so let’s rejoice and celebrate that he is with the King! I knew Dave as a teenager on Tohill Road in the early 70s. What a guy. He flew airplanes, rode motorcycles and could fix ANYTHING!

Jan Little

May 31, 2011

Peggy and family, I was surprised and saddened this morning to hear of Dave's passing. My prayers are with all of you as you prepare to lay him to his final rest. May God protect you all and support you all in the days ahead...Jan Little

Sue (Moretti) Syverson

May 31, 2011

Peg, I am sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I have such fond memories of singing with him in the choir, and he was always ready with a kind word of encouragement, or a joke when needed. He was such a great man. I know that heaven is rejoicing, even in your grief.

May 31, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest sympathies go out to your entire family. Beverly Johnson-Ritter

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