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Melvin James Elliott

Melvin Elliott Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

MELVIN JAMES (M.J.) ELLIOTT Melvin James (M.J.) Elliott of WPB, FL passed away May 6, 2005. Melvin was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Melvin served in the United States Army and was a WW II Veteran. On March 6, 1955, as one of the first African American Police Officers for the City of West Palm Beach, he began his Law Enforcement career with the West Palm Beach Police Department. After 23 years, Melvin retired from the West Palm Beach Police Department and continued his career with the Palm Beach County Sherriff's Office serving 11 years. After a long and difficult illness, Melvin passed peacefully on May 6, 2005 at the Hospice Center of the Palm Beaches. Melvin was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Agnes C. Elliott. Melvin J. Elliott leaves to mourn his loving daughters: Sherri E. Harris (Robert), Varian E. Wright (Lamarr Thornton), Beverly E. Morrison (William Clinton), and Gwen P. Elliott; Sons: Elder Harold B. Elliott (Rochella) and Mark J. Elliott. Foster children Saundra Thorne, Dorothy Sheely (Carl), and Karen Young. Brother-in-Law Robert Houston, Birmingham, Alabama. Sisters Katherine Thigpen (Danny), and Ivy Elliott. One brother Irving Elliott. Grandchildren: James Hunter, Melvin Jeffery Elliott, Nanci Elliott, Vance Jones, Tameca Elliott, Jason Wright, Kimberly Elliott, Melvin Elliott III, and Emmanuel Elliott. Great Grandchildren: Janaé, Melvin, Nikalas, Justin, Bryanna, Tiffany, Marcus, Sean, Keona, Ahmad, Ayana, Jared & Jermiah Asha. Life Long Friend: Mr. N.H. Smith (Mary). God Daughters: Sandra Owens-Wilkerson, and Shayla Jones. God Brother: Leonard Thompson (Julie), and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. The viewing will be held on Friday, May 13, 2005 from 4:00-7:00PM at COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 1215 N. Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach. The Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2005, 10:00AM at the Redemptive Life Fellowship 2101 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach. Arrangements entrusted to COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, West Palm Beach.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on May 13, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Elliott

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45 Entries

Beveely Elliott-Morrison

May 8, 2025

May 5th is one of the hardest days of my life. On that day in 2005, I lost my friend, mentor, therapist, and Daddy. It's been 20 years but it seems like yesterday. I know that you are in Heaven with Mother, Skip, Gwen and Bob Harris giving your advice as usual. Sleep In Peace Daddy. I miss you physically everyday however memories of you last forever. As ever, Beverly

Charles Madison

May 7, 2025

Mr. Elliott, remember me. I was your biggest fan. You were my first stop every time I came home and we would sit and talk by your front door. Great conversations. I. Will always remember your advice. I remember all the trouble you got me out of. Snatching me up out of the Sunset Lounge and the Ebony lounge. Miss you tremendously. Continue being present with the Lord.

Thinking of Melvin, still in 2020

October 15, 2020

Life, lived... a gift from God to all that knew & met him. Precious Melvin was & always shall be. A moment in time, eternally a star to view @ night & the sun that warms life while providing growth for our tomorrows with Wonderful memories of what as a man created by giving his strength to others in all he did and only he Melvin Elliott left but a life well lived. Faith!. Yes, memories shall always be because MJ Elliott left memories shared by many.

Gwendolyn Elliott

September 3, 2019

WOW. Time does exactly what you told me that it would do. It just keeps moving along. He woke me up this morning and he started me on my way. For that, I am grateful. It is the Third of September. You know that I will always remember. Missing you, needing you. So happy that you dwell within my heart. You gifted me with resilience. That encourages me on a daily basis. God knows that I appreciate who you were as a man when you were on this earth. HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN. Certainly I must say my special HELLO to Mother. So beautiful inside and out. Keep hold of your Queen's hand. I sometimes cry that selfish cry, longing for her touch and special advice. My wish is that you both keep walking those streets of GOLD. I love and miss the two of you, Aunt Callie and Aunt Mary too. Until we meet again, still smiling when I picture you in my head. What a wonderful image that is. LOVE LOVE LOVE. It's me Gwen.

Gwendolyn Elliott

September 3, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sherri Elliott Harris

May 9, 2019

Daddy, I miss you so much- more than mere word can ever say!!

Gwendolyn Elliott

April 1, 2019

Rest Easy Mother. Keep walking those streets of "GOLD". Goldie was your name. I'm sure Daddy is holding your hand. Glory.

Gwendolyn Elliott

April 1, 2019

Dear, dear Daddy. You know that saying of mine. " Here we go". Somehow, there is no way for me to send my love for Mother than to send it thru you. No personal page for her. This day is always bitter sweet for me. The bitter part is I long to see her face. That's a little selfish because I surely would not want her to be exposed to the wicked and evil world that those of us living experience every day. Mother, I miss you so much. Now for the sweetness: I received the greatest gift of life when I was gifted to you. Smiles are all over my face. Through the tears, the rainbow always shines. You were and still now are so beautiful to me. Inside and out. Love, love, love. Until we meet again. It's me, Gwen.

Gwendolyn Elliott

September 3, 2018

It is the third of September, this day I always remember. It's your birthday. I've been wishing on the stars. Continue to rest easy Daddy. I'm still missing you and Mother. Mere words can not express my longing to meet with the both of you again. The both of you taught me to love and be loved. I am proud to carry that in my heart. Rest easy Mother along with Daddy the love of your earthly and heavenly life. Love, love, love until we meet again.

Gwendolyn Elliott

May 8, 2018

WOW!!! The years just keep traveling along. Regardless of the time or space since we last met, it really does seem like a yesterday. I surely miss both you and Mother. I find a deep sense of comfort knowing that the two of you are walking those "Streets of Gold". What a world that I have been left in. Unbelievable. Daddy, I always follow that tidbit that you instilled. I just play the hand that I have been dealt. The both of you dwell in my heart. I smile when I think of you, every day. Just the thought of you reminds me that I was truly loved. Continue to rest easy until we meet again.

Gwendolyn Elliott

February 2, 2018

Dear Daddy, My, my, my. I am laughing. It's days like this that I yearn for the presence of you and Mother. There is no permanent place for me to write to her in front of the world, so I write to her with you. Just the thought of you both and your reactions to...(this thing called life) gives me the biggest smile. My memory box is full of the treasures that I still have with me today. To see your handwriting on the various notes that contain advice and wisdom for whatever day gives me joy. That Bible you sent off with me in August 1977 also rests in that box. It is tattered and worn but I still cherish it. Thank God for the memories.That box also contains Mother's handwriting on letters and cards. They do come in handy. Smiles are all over my face. She was so smart and wise. Her Bible also has it's place in the Treasure box. They bring me joy. I can not ever forget how BLESSED I am to have been gifted to you. This box nor my heart will allow for it. This note is my early Birthday gift to myself. Birth Anniversaries get me sentimental. Smile. I wanted to share my wishes and dreams with the two of you. Honor to you both. Job with me well done. Love, hugs and kisses until we meet again. Keep taking strolls on those streets of GOLD.

Gwendolyn Elliott

May 10, 2017

I live each day with gratitude. You and Mother continue to live through me. Thanks to the both of you for the foundation that continues to shape me as I travel this road called life. I love the both of you and carry you in my heart. Not a day goes by without the the both of you crossing my mind in one way or the other. Job well done MJ and Agnes Elliott, job well done. Keep walking those streets of gold. I know that we will meet again. Love, Love, Love.

Charles Madison

May 8, 2017

12 years. Wow. It really doesn't seem that long. His memory is just as powerful to me as it was 12 years ago. I am hanging in there sir. Thanks for all of your wisdom an positive motivation. God bless you.

Beverly Elliott-Morrison

May 6, 2017

Gone But Never Forgotten. It's been 12 years today, but it still seems like yesterday. I will always remember all of the values that you instilled in each of us. Integrity and work ethic were taught to be the most important. Always remembering to "never drag yourself so low as to hate anyone". Your "WORDS" to live by. Thanking you for all of the advice that you bestowed upon all six of us and anyone else who would listen.

Ivy Elliot

May 10, 2016

This Friday 13 May, 2016 has been ten years since Melvin's flight to be with Agnes and our God. I know there is a God and by God peace and happiness is forever. Faith is all hoped for, with strength we as people will know our fate is to meet again under the best circumstances. Thanks Melvin and Agnes for the foundation of what family should be. Children of H.W. Elliott

Charles Madison

March 6, 2015

Bev. Lil Sis. My grandson's nick name is MJ. I think of The MJ every time I call his name. I wish I could let him know that I call my grand son MJ. Your Dad was as proud of me as if I were his blood son. He so motivated me that I never wanted to let him down and he was proud of everything I accomplished. He was absolutely my man.

Beverly Elliott-Morrison

March 5, 2015

I somehow panicked this morning thinking that tomorrow is the anniversary of my Dad's transition. Called the Palm Beach Post and was assured my memory was not correct. Thank you Lord. I'm just missing my Daddy.

Beverly Elliott-Morrison

October 19, 2013

Thinking about you Daddy, missing our daily conversations & visits on the front porch. May you rest in peace.

March 24, 2013

Daddy, I woke up this morning with you on my mind. Clint & I were reminiscing about different conversations that we had over the years just yesterday. You were my rock, you taught me how to survive in this world . I know I thanked you during life, but I continue to thank you even now. You were not jusrv"Daddy", you were my best friend. Missing our daily conversations and your favorite word...listen.

Beverly Elliott-Morrison

January 13, 2013

Irving , it's nice of you to place this entry. You are his little brother & is probably smiling from Heaven. Thanks for thinking of him!!

Irvingdean Elliott

January 12, 2013

Life so special yet so short. He made a difference with this thing called life. He is with Agnes and God.

Beverly Elliott-Morrison

September 3, 2011

Happy Birthday Daddy!! We will be celebrating your birthday and life today. Even though you're not here I feel your presence every day. I'm sure you're having a grand time in Heaven today with Mother and your friends. I love you and miss you.

Gwendolyn Elliott

September 3, 2011

Hey Daddy, I am thinking of you with Love today, just like I always do. The seconds, minutes, hours, days, years really haven't changed things. I'm still missing you.I think of you and SMILE!! I'm still blessed, highly favored and standing on the promises of the Lord. I thank God for giving me to you. Hey to Mother too. She was such a lovely person, beautiful INSIDE and OUT. The both of you gave me gifts that live within my heart. Thank you for life. When things get tough as they sometimes do, I think of the both of you. Sometimes I hear you in my head saying LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN. Believe me I do. I'm still loving you. Until we meet again, it's me Gwen.

Gwendolyn Elliott

September 22, 2010

Dear Daddy,

I didn't forget your birthday. I think of you daily. You live in my heart. When times come around that I think that I can't do something, YOUR's and MOTHER's faces and words of wisdom pop into my head. I am blessed to have been born unto the two of you. Because of you, I have courage, determination and faith. I truly miss you and Mother. You always had my back. I think that you would still be as you always were. "PROUD". You both were always my cheerleaders. Thank you for that. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, until we meet again.

It's me, Gwen

Beverly Elliott-Morrison

October 9, 2009

I don't know what happened to my name, but the last message is from me, Beverly. As if you didn't know.

October 7, 2009

Well Daddy, it's been one month since my surgery and I feel okay. Never slept so much in all my life. I saw the Doctor today and he says all is well and I have a six month break from seeing him. I truly believe that God is a good God as he saw me through some very trying times. I sure wish you were here so that I could have a much needed conversation with you. I talk to you often and guess what you answer all of my quesiins and calm all of my fears. Thanks Daddy

September 5, 2009

Daddy , It doesn't seem like it's been four years since you left us to be with Mother again. I miss you on your birthday and every day. My b'day is a couple of weeks away . We love and miss you and Mother very much and I know that you both continue to watch over all of us. Sherri

Charles Madison

September 4, 2009

Mr. E, Happy Birthday! I tell you I always forget that you are not there every time I visit Mom. I certainly miss our conversations. You are still The Man. I miss ya much!

Beverly Elliott-Morrison

September 3, 2009

Happy Birthday Daddy. You are gone but not forgotten. I will have a birthday celebration for you today. My grandkids ask about "Daddy J" often.

Love always

Sherri Harris

September 5, 2008

Daddy, I couldn't give just my words of wishing that you were here on your B'day. I must include my younger siblings: Yvonne, Skip, Gwen and Mark. They all love you very much too.

Sherri Harris

September 4, 2008

Daddy, What can I say!!! I miss you and Mother more than these mere words could ever say.

Beverly Elliott-Morrison

September 3, 2008

Well Daddy Today is your birthday. 84 years old. Wow how time flies. Happy Birthday!!! I miss you and love you dearly.

Arthur Coburn

June 7, 2005

Melvin J Elliott Was one of the Finest Police Officers I have known and I have known him since 1959 when I opened ART'S TV REPAIR after graduating from High School.

He was always at the Blue Front when off Talkin To Joe and his Friends.

I repaired TV'S for MJ and he helped me find many new customes.

I went in the USAF and as always looking up MJ when on leave.

After discharge again I opened a TV REPAIR Shop In Northwood and MJ was always around and offering names of friends who needed REPAIR WORK.

If MJ ever saw me or my Family he always went out of his way to Speak.

We Ate Breakfast in the last Few Years At Gandma Sarahs or Ralphs and Talked about Old Times. Mj will be missed and never forgotten.

My Friends are all getting older and are all Joining Again Above and I will be Looking to meet them again in Heaven

Sherri Elliott Harris

May 23, 2005

I'd like thank the quest that have shown your love for my father and our family. May God continue to bless you and keep you in His arms.

GLENDA BARR

May 15, 2005

WE THE RESIDENCE OF THE ROOSEVELT ESTATES,WILL MISS, MR.ELLIOTT. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY

REST IN PEACE. 11TH STREET LOVES YOU....

PHILLIP LEWIS

May 14, 2005

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT YOUR TIME OF NEED.MY SYMPATHY TO YOU GWEN AND YOUR FAMILY....

Todd & Sharonda Elliott

May 13, 2005

We will miss our dear family member MJ, but we have the peace that passeth all understanding and may that peace be upon all our family.

lorenzo cooper

May 13, 2005

sorry to here the pass away of a family.

Troy & Robin McCray

May 13, 2005

With deepest sympathy and God's peace be with you.

The McCray Family.

MAUDE CLAYBORN

May 13, 2005

LOOK TO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMETH YOUR HELP ALL YOUR HELP COMES FROM GOD.

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

MAUDE

Charles Madison

May 13, 2005

Mr. Elliott was like the father next door. The things I could not do around my Dad I could not do around Mr. Elliott. In fact, next to BayBro, we feared him the most. But as much as he stayed on me he was just as vocal and also very proud when i made strives that others thought I was not capable of accomplishing. He would often say to me, "Son, I am so proud of you." Needless to say. I loved the man. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott was very much an important component of the the villege that raised the children on our neighborhood. He protected us and chastised us. We are all better people for having him in our lives for so long. My heart goes out to the family. I feel your pain. I too hurt for losing such an influence on my life. HOwever, I am comforted in knowing that he lived a long a fruitful life and is now in the hands of The Lord. I know he and Mrs. Elliott are looking down upon us to make sure that we carry on in the manner in which they instilled in us all. God bless.

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