John M. Elliott, 87 of Bellefontaine passed at his residence Monday, January 6, 2025 with his wife by his side.
John was born January 26, 1937 in Zanesfield to the late Howard and Doris (Cronkelton) Elliott. On December 31, 1959 in Mt. Victory, OH he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Carmel Ann Rife, who survives.
John grew up on the family farm in Zanesfield where he farmed part time with his father. He later proudly served his country in the U.S Army. He then came back home and worked at Rockwell International for 24 years, then Rockwell moved out of Bellefontaine and John got a job at Bellemar. He later moved to HTM where he worked for 23 years before retirement.
Carmel and John loved to visit the Smokey Mountains and normally went every Fall until he got sick. John had his private pilot license and enjoyed flying frequently. John and Carmel attended the Quest Community Church in West Liberty. He enjoyed his Saturday morning trips to McDonalds where the “Liars Club” got together. John also enjoyed the phone calls he made, sometimes daily, to his friends when he was unable to leave the house. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to get to know him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Carmel A. Elliott; son, Christopher Elliott; daughter, Tamara & Michael Irwin; many loving friends, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Marilyn Green and Beverly Kerr.
There won’t be any services for John at this time.
The family would like to give a thank you to Universal Home Health and Hospice and their staff for the loving care they gave to John.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Universal Home Health and Hospice, 921 Rush Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 or Quest Community Church, 110 South St, West Liberty, OH 43357.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com