Ronald Edward Elliott

1943 - 2025

Ronald Edward Elliott died Dec. 5, 2025, at his home in Bardstown. He was born Dec. 14, 1943, in Stanford, Ky., to Herman and Eudelle Dawson Elliott. Ron was educated at Stanford High School, Eastern KY University, and the University of Kentucky. As a computer programmer, he was involved in the historic Apollo mission which placed Americans on the moon and served a number of years on the faculty in the University of Kentucky Community College Systems. 
An award-winning author, Ron  leaves a significant legacy in Kentucky journalism as he produced numerous books detailing events in Kentucky history. Written in historical fiction style, each of Ron's works is distinguished by impeccable research.
He was predeceased by his parents, and brother, Allen (Donna) Elliott.
He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Carol Guthrie Elliott of Bardstown; a sister, Sandy King of Richmond; a son, Steven; and a daughter, Jessica (Stephen) Wells; and his grandchildren, Isaac, Seth and Olivia Wells, all of Lexington. He is survived by his step-son, Thaddeus (Breanna) McCollum of Ohio and his step-daughter, Katy (Rick) Marshall of Indiana; and stepgrandchildren, Mary Jane McCollum, and Luna, Dexter and Henry Marshall.
His celebration of life will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Barlow Funeral Home. 
Memorial contributions may go to the donor's favorite charity.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.