Delbert Elliott

Delbert John Elliott, age 102, of Wood River, IL, passed away on December 28, 2025 at La Bella of Alton.

Delbert and his twin brother, Elbert were born on November 5, 1923 in Montrose, Illinois; the children of John D. and Etta Jane (Kingery) Elliott.

Though Delbert never liked being the center of attention, he deserves to have his long years of family devotion honored. He was a man of integrity and kindness, and he left a lasting impact on everyone who loved him. Delbert had a large extended family and every single day of the year at 8:00am Delbert called his niece, Lavon Cook, to inquire about numerous family members.

Delbert's life can best be said in three phrases: Love of God, love of family and a loyal fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Delbert married Helen J. Hawbaker on April 19, 1958 in Mattoon, IL. Delbert and Helen enjoyed fifty-one years of marriage until Helen's passing in 2009. The Elliott's were lifelong members of the Southside Church of Christ of Mattoon, IL.

Delbert is survived by three children, Rose Welch and husband Mark, Michelle Decker, Michael Elliott, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Denver, Lester, Omar and Elbert Elliott and three sisters, Lena Sly, Myrna Alcoke and Jessie Gephart.

Graveside services and burial will be at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, IL at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026, with Pastor Don Davis officiating.

Paynic Home for Funerals in East Alton, IL is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Southside Church of Christ of Mattoon, IL.