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JOHN ELLIOTT Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Katie
April 16, 2023
I miss you,my dear friend!! You cross my mind often, and so very grateful that we crossed paths becoming friends. Rest easy. Your friend,Katie
Larry Hollowell
April 16, 2021
I really miss John. He was a great person who knew a lot about radio in Virginia. He was a radio historian. In fact, I think he could have written a book. I wish he had.
Su-Anna
April 17, 2019
To this day, when I hear or think of something funny I want to call you and tell you about it.
I remember how afraid you were to come see me at my first 'official' radio job in Daytona Beach. How I laughed when you explained you had never flown in a plane before. There you were, though. A trooper.
Once I relocated to Detroit I could count on you to keep me posted about Norman. I'll never forget the day I answered the phone with a simple 'Hello?' and you said 'THEY FOUND A HEART!'
John you kept the circle of radio alive. It was so easy to drift away what with jobs and obligations. It was so easy to forget what was important.
Not on your watch, though.
Truly a Walking Encyclopedia of radio. A savant.
I miss you my friend.
Jeff Hyman
June 21, 2013
Met John in 73 when we worked at the Holiday Inn. Were roomates later and I showed him the dating ropes during the disco era.
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Larry LeKool Hollowell
May 31, 2013
Since I hadn't heard from John on Facebook in quite a while, I was going to reach out and say hello, and hopefully have one of our long conversations about radio and radio people. I'm so sorry to hear that his heart condition did not improve. We had so much in common, as we worked with many of the same radio personalities over the years. I'm very sorry to hear the sad news of his passing.
Steve Hendrix
May 1, 2013
It is with a great sadness that I just now heard about John's passing. Its been a few years since we emailed each other regularly. John started out like all of us radio jocks did....a kid calling his favorite DJs during their shows and talking their ears off! We all knew he would follow in our headphones one day and be a radio DJ. He was unique. I don't thank he ever met or heard any radio DJ that he didn't like.
Russ DeVries
April 24, 2013
I'm sorry to hear this. I enjoyed working with John, and it was easy to see that he was doing what he loved. My condolences to the family.
Ron Schmuck
April 24, 2013
I read this news with a heavy heart. Brad was a good friend through a very formative time for us both and I hope to see him when my time is up. My deepest condolences to you, Mrs. Elliott.
Doug Riddell
April 23, 2013
John, with so many people saying so many kind and wonderful things, I wish I could come up with something profound by which to bid you Godspeed. But with your having left us so quietly, unexpectedly and at such a young age, I and others are at a loss for words. You were the guardian of a treasure trove of timeless memories that you unselfishly shared with us. You reminded us of a time in our lives that was special, unique and can never be replicated. Looking back, I can only manage to say "Thank you". Rest in peace, friend.
Su-Anna
April 23, 2013
I will miss you my friend. I love you
April 23, 2013
RIP My Broadcasting friend John Elliott aka Matt Nichols. You were a wealth of Virginia Broadcasting knowledge. I enjoyed our debates over who did what and when, even into today's Audio Streaming!! its still RADIO... A bug that bit him hard and never let go. A walking encyclopedia of radio, and recorded music knowledge, dedicated... friendly...one of a kind... That's John Elliott. John's FaceBook Group page is Virginia AM/FM/TV. John enjoyed everyone on this group page and was amazed at its growth and participants. Our love of this industry, a community of broadcasters are we... John really missed Scott Swingle,,, as do I. Scott went out of his way to visit John on the Outer Banks years ago, John never forgot it... Well John, Scott's sitting there at the heavenly transmitter keeping it hummin' while you're spinning that turntable with a 45 playing "Rock n' Roll Heaven" giving a smooth as silk history filled intro for Our Lord... I'll miss you John
Kevin Ferrell
April 23, 2013
My best thoughts of you John. We met in the mid 70's on that fantastic radio voyage. I knew I could count on you you to keep me posted on our radio friends whereabouts.You were loved by many and will be missed by still more. Rest now John, rest. Catch you on the flip side...
Kevin Connors
April 23, 2013
I'll always remember John as quite a character. He stuck with the business through all the ups and downs; called me a lot when I was on the air at Q--lots of times with the "latest news" he wanted to pass on--and he even had me on the air with him a few years ago while I was in town visiting old friends, which I'll always appreciate. A definite radio junkie gone too soon.
Janice Forney Hanks
April 23, 2013
I knew "John" as Brad. We grew up next door to each other. He had a strong love for comic books and loved to play "mad scientist". We spent many hours on the Monkey Bars in his back yard. My sister and I last saw him in December, at the nursing home, dealing with health complications. He was truly a big personality as a child and as an adult...rest easy, Bradley.
April 23, 2013
He will be sadly missed by all his friends at all the boards he used to be on like, quadraphonicquad, AntiqueRadios.com and his stalwart anchor BSNPubs.
Diamone and all his friends thereon.
Greg Breeden
April 23, 2013
I'm sad to hear about John's passing. I met him when I was at K95 after the studios moved from the Arboretum over to Moorefield Park and worked with him for several years following. As we all know he was a wealth of information and details on all things radio, especially when it came to the Richmond, VA market. He left this world way too young. May God be with his family during this difficult time. RIP and God Speed!
Mike Friend
April 23, 2013
Many a late night spent on the phone talking radio, either while I was on the air at Q-94, or while he was on somewhere. i hope he left his repository of VA radio history written down somewhere.
April 23, 2013
I too am very sad to hear about Matt/John. We met my first day at Main Line in 2004 and I knew he l loved the radio more than I did. He spent so much time filling me in on Richmond Radio Stories, all so much fun to hear and all told with his own style.
Rest in peace brother.
Brad Waldo
April 23, 2013
John was working nights at Main Line Broadcasting, when I crept in in the middle of the night to help launch 98.9 Liberty. We got to talk a lot, since I worked late. John was smart, passionate about radio, and a walking, talking encyclopedia about all things radio, especially Richmond radio. He helped me learn so much about the market that was very important in setting up the foundation of the radio station. He was always helping others. I would hear from John wanting to know if I could talk to a friend about a job, or help them with an aircheck or give some advise about a format. He cared about his friends, and he really cared about his family. He was a great guy, and will be greatly missed by me.
Johni Baird
April 22, 2013
I'm going to miss you!! I can still here your voice. You were a great friend and I'm blessed to have known you.
Joe Martin
April 22, 2013
I can't think of anyone who loved radio more or knew more history of VA radio, especially in the Richmond area than John. Always fun and interesting to chat with. We will truly miss him. 100,000 watt prayers from my humble transmitter for Mrs. Elliott and all of John's family.
Ozone
April 22, 2013
He was the first person to reach out to me when I started at B103 in '99. Gave me so much interesting stories about Richmond radio and personalities, that from our first meeting and for many years later I told him to write a book!
We worked many more years together at 107.3 and he was always the most supportive person in the building. I'll miss you, John. Thanks for everything you did for me over the years and sharing your stories with me. Peace be with you.
David Lee Michaels
April 22, 2013
John and I attended Henrico High School...and we both followed the road into radio. Through all the years, John was the one who maintained contact, keeping me posted about our classmates, and always LONG conversations about radio. He sure loved the business. I know you will only rest for a moment, then you will start that eternal airshift...enjoy your new air chair..
Phil Beckman
April 22, 2013
I met John back in 1974. We shared a common love of music collecting, and finding stereo versions of many songs. He was quite a guy... died way too young. R.I.P. John.
Katie Adkins
April 22, 2013
John, my dear friend. You were such a character in life! A true wealth of knowledge when it came to music. You were my friend and have been for a very long time. Rest in peace my friend, you are missed.
KoKo Piercy
April 22, 2013
I work with him for a time at Main Line Broadcasting. He had great radio stories and he was one Man who LOVED his Mother and I admired him because of that. RIP Matt!
DownTown KoKo Brown
April 22, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 22, 2013
Big Heart Big Love for Radio Big John
Robert Corbin/VARTV
April 22, 2013
JE and I had many email conversations over the years. Learned a lot from him. He left us too soon...
Sheri Blanks
April 22, 2013
It enjoyed working with John at Cox Radio. He was always so nice and helpful, and he sure loved his job and his rock-n-roll. He will be missed by many friends and fans.
April 22, 2013
I was surprised to hear of John's passing. I never met him but conversed with him a lot on the Facebook page he started. He contributed a lot to the happiness of us former broadcasters who use the page daily. He helped all of us, by letting us reminisce about the "good ol' days". He will truly be missed.
Sheryl Carter
April 22, 2013
I am sad to hear about John's passing. We worked together at Mainline radio. He was a nice gentleman.
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