John James Elliott
NEWARK: A funeral service, to celebrate the life of John James Elliott, 64, of Newark, will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, with Tony Hottinger officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Knox County. Friends may call at the funeral home two hours prior to the funeral service on Sunday, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
John was born in Pike County, Ohio on May 26, 1948 to the late Arley C. and Martha Jane (Triplett) Elliott. He passed away on April 4, 2013 while surrounded by family.
John graduated from Newark High School, Class of 1968. Prior to retirement, he worked for Jeffries Electric for many years. He enjoyed listening to country and bluegrass music. He loved spending time with his loving family, especially taking family camping trips in their motor home.
Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Teresa M. (Holley) Elliott, whom he married on July 31, 1988; children, Lisa, Galela, Paula, Arnetha, Tony and Jamie; siblings, Loretta, Dutch, Arley Jr, Roger, Albert and George; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Rosanna; three sisters; special friends, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Willie and Reba Holley.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to the Licking County Aging Program, 745 E Main St., Newark, OH 43055.
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John your are in Our loving father hands I hope I will meet you there and our Lord is caring of your family now love you big time will miss you always
sheryillynn stergios
April 12, 2013
Teresa, There are no words to describe how sorry we are for your loss. We know the love that you have and how much you have gone through. Our love will always be with you and your family. You are a very special person and will be in our prayers. Bob and Dar
Bob and Dar Shlereth
April 8, 2013
So sorry we couldn't attend the service. Thinking and praying for you all with love. God bless each of you. Vance and Amy Bennett
Amy Bennett
April 7, 2013
Teresa and family I'm so sorry for ur loss love u much. Hold in there girl
Lori Mckenzie
April 7, 2013
Teresa,
You are in my prayers. John was a great man. I will miss him meeting me at the door when I delivered the advertiser. I will be thinking of all of you during this time.
Cindy Garven
April 6, 2013
Teresa, and Family so sorry to hear about the death of Johnny, my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Chrissy Henderson(Linn)
April 6, 2013
Teresa and family, So sorry for your lost, our thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Tina and Gary Smith
April 6, 2013
so sorry.. April Brian Brenda (Elliott)
April 6, 2013
I love you Daddy, the time we had is precious,I know where you are, to be absent of the body is to be present with The
Lord,until we see each other again, rest well.
Galela Nezat
April 6, 2013
Jamie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. John was a nice man, who cared a lot for his family. He will be missed by many people.
Cassie Ashcraft
April 6, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 6, 2013
Rest in peace Uncle John, I love and miss you. You'll never be forgotten. Fly high.
alexis ryan
April 6, 2013
Teresa and family, sorry to hear of the loss of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Norma Crawmer.
Norma Crawmer
April 6, 2013
Teresa and family We so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love the L.C.A.P family
April 6, 2013
Sorry to hear about john new him for years in the south end. May God bless the family.
margaret puryear,crumpton
April 6, 2013
Teresa,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Baxter
April 6, 2013
WE ARE SORRY SORRY FOR THE LOSE OF YOUR LOVED ONE.RIP JOHN J. ELLIOTT THE HOTTINGER N SMITH FAMILY
April 6, 2013
To the Elliott family. We are so sorry for your loss of John. I grew up with John in the South End. He was a very nice guy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Gary & Sharon Oliver
April 6, 2013
Teresa and family so very sorry for your loss.John was a good guy who will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers. God be with you.
Louella [wally] moran
April 6, 2013
Teresa... So sorry to hear of the loss of John. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Dan & Cheryl Yingling
April 6, 2013
Daddy I will always love you thank you for my wonderful children you have always been there for me and I know you always will
paula abbott
April 6, 2013
Dearest Teresa, Jamie, Tony, and the entire Elliott Family, You have my most sincere prayers for strength, comfort and our Lord's peace. So many are so saddened by your loss.
Deborah Gibson
April 6, 2013
R.I.P. My dear brother in law. All the memories of you and the love you shared with so many, will remain in my heart forever. You and Teresa have instilled so much love, pride and dignity in each one of your children, and grandbabies. Most of all. you both have instilled God in their lives, and in their hearts.They will carry you on with them forever. Soar with the angels John. I will miss you.
Lavonda Elliott
April 6, 2013
Teresa, so sorry to hear of this. In deepest sympathy, Vera Vance Bridges
April 5, 2013
Uncal john....I will always remember my memorys of you when I was a kid...you will remain in my heart and thoughts...I love you
brandon elliott
April 5, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Shawn Butler
April 5, 2013
he was and always will b my dearest daddy...this world lost a great man yesterday ...to many who knew him he was a caring grandpa and always there to help someone in need...up to the night he passed he thought of others before himself....he will b truly missed R.I.P daddy
jamie elliott - hill
April 5, 2013
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE LOVE AND HUGS GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
PATSY WOODY
April 5, 2013
soo sorry for your loss john was a great man thoughts and prayers for the family danelle graybeal
April 5, 2013
We loved him so much he was the best grandpa ever we will miss him alot
adreanne,alicia, tyler elliott
April 5, 2013
i love u uncle John u will not be forgotten
April 5, 2013
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