James "Kevin" Elliott

Elliott, James "Kevin",

James "Kevin" Elliott, 55, died on Wednesday, March 8, at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center following a battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS).

He leaves behind his two children, Sarah and Jason; his wife, Mary Jo and her son, Brendan; his parents Virginia and James Elliott; his siblings, Stacie, David, and Amanda; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends and colleagues.

Born in Louisville, Mr. Elliott graduated from St. Xavier High School ('79) and began his career with military service. A Master Sargeant, Mr. Elliott served as a RADAR and Tower Controller in the Air Force for 23 years, retiring in 2003. During his service he was stationed at home and abroad at various bases, including Ramstein AB, Germany; Osan AB, Korea (twice); Kusan AB, Korea; Nellis AFB, NV; Tyndall AFB, FL; Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; and Kirtland ARF, NM. During his service, Mr. Elliott earned degree from Excelsior College and received his master from Webster University.

As a civilian, Mr. Elliott worked in the healthcare, insurance, and financial industries and was active in the Louisville Mastermind Group, The Christian Business Professionals Network, and several other social networking and business groups. Most recently, Mr. Elliott worked as an Independent Financial Advisor for Commonwealth Financial Advisors. Whether in professional or personal interactions, Mr. Elliott was passionate about encouraging, inspiring, and helping others achieve their goals, inner peace, and financial freedom.

A visitation will be held at Southeast Christian Church at 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy on Sunday, March 12, from 1:30-3:30pm in Fellowship Hall 2, with a funeral service to follow at 4:00pm in the Chapel. Condolences can be sent to The Molly Foundation, PO Box 215, Fisherville, KY., 40023.