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Cecil Elliott

1937 - 2025

Cecil Elliott obituary, 1937-2025, Athens, TN

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Inc. - Athens

521 N. Jackson Street

Athens, Tennessee

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Nov. 2, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sewee Church of God

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Cecil Elliott Obituary

Cecil Ray Elliott, age 88, of Athens, TN, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 27, 2025.

Born on July 2, 1937, Cecil lived a life marked by hard work, faith, and deep devotion to his family. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Elliott, on November 15, 1957, and together they shared a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, and service to others.

Cecil was a proud and loyal employee of Bowater, where he dedicated 45 years of his life. His work ethic, integrity, and quiet strength earned him the respect of his colleagues and community alike. Beyond his career, Cecil was a devoted member of Sewee Church of God, where his faith guided his every step.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Elliott; daughter, Kim Elliott Driver and husband, Michael; and grandchildren: Natasha Calhoun and husband, Jordan; Cody Elliott and wife, Anna; Kyndal Barker and husband, Kendall; and Eli Driver. Cecil was also a proud great-grandfather to Harrison Calhoun, Hayes Calhoun, Justin Elliott, and Thompson Elliott - each of whom brought him immense joy. 1 brother, Donald Elliott.

Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betsy; his daughter, Susan Land; his parents, James Earl and Mary Glenna Carroll Elliott; and his siblings, Francis Crittenden, Louise Kennedy, Edward Elliott, Kenneth Elliott and Clifford Elliott.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Cecil's life at Sewee Church of God, with services held on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Burial will follow at Sewee Church Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Linda Parton officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Sewee Church of God.

Cecil will be remembered for his steady presence, his quiet humor, and the way he loved his family without reservation. His legacy of faith and devotion will live on in the generations who follow him.

Those unable to attend may send condolences to www.laycock-hobbs.com/obituaries/Cecil-Elliott.

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Post-Athenian from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Cecil Elliott

Nov

2

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sewee Church of God

371 Co Rd 225, Niota, TN 37826

Nov

2

Burial

2:00 p.m.

Sewee Church Cemetery

371 County Road 225, Niota, TN 37826

Funeral services provided by:

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Inc. - Athens

521 N. Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303

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