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Ronald "Adam" Elliott, 51, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on November 26, 1973 in Monticello to the late Ronald G. and Janet (Musgrave) Elliott.
He was a 1993 graduate of Twin Lakes High School. He had worked at Wabash National and Caterpillar.
Adam was an avid Dodgers fan and Purdue fan. He liked photographing family and creating fun memories. He loved time spent with his fur baby, Zoey who won Miss August for a calendar. He also loved to talk, especially on the phone. The cut-off point was when the conversation turned to politics. He deeply cherished his family.
He is survived by his brother, Ryan (Shantel) Elliott of Fishers; aunt, Carol (Al) Milham of Monticello; uncle, Mark Musgrave (Robert Benkowski) of Kokomo; four cousins, Terri (John) Drozd of Fishers, Jyl Milham of Monticello, Matthew (Sarah) Musgrave, Jeff (Charee) Musgrave; nieces, Haley and Isabella.
Visitation will be on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11:00 am until the time of services celebrating Adam's life at 1:00 pm at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello.
Private burial will be in Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the White County Shrine Club. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Friends and family are encouraged to share a photo, a memory, or messages of condolence at www.springervoorhisdraper.com
Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
202 S. Illinois St., Monticello, IN 47960
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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