Robert C. Elliott, Sr.

Robert “Bob” C. Elliott, Sr., 82, of Delmar, died Friday, July 10, 2009 at his home in Delmar, with his loving family by his side. He was born November 26, 1926 in Delmar, a son of the late George and Laura (Maddox) Elliott. Bob worked on the family farm from the time he was 13 years old until he was in his mid 70’s. He was very good with his hands and in addition to the farming, he was good with mechanical and plumbing and body and fender work. He was a charter member of the Bi-State Ruritan Club for 29 years, where he proudly served as Past President and Treasurer. He always looked forward to selling ads for the Ruritan ad book, their most important fundraiser. Bob was a big Nascar racing fan and enjoyed trips to the races in Dover. He is survived by a son, Robert C. Elliott, Jr. and his wife Susan of Delmar; three daughters, Nancy Ellen Elliott of Millsboro, Peggy Bowden White and her husband Randy of Delmar and Mary Jane Haney and Jeff Evans of Delmar; seven grandchildren, Greg Baker and his wife Shannon, Lindsey Elliott, Brittany Elliott, Mallory Elliott, Tammy Bowden Horn and her husband Mike, Shane Bowden and his wife Kara, and Aaron (A.J.) Bowden and his wife Jen; seven great grandchildren, Tyler, Megan, Kylie, Bryce, Maddi, Michael and Cole; a son-in-law, Thomas Bowden; and a special caregiver, Darlene Frisby, who helped care for him to honor his wishes of spending his last days at his home. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and good friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche King Elliott, who passed in 1974; two sisters, Hazel Brittingham and Mildred Bowden; and two brothers, Melvin Elliott and William Elliott. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 East Grove Street in Delmar, where family and friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00. Interment will follow at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern Shore Chapter, 209C Milford Street, Salisbury, MD 21804. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Robert C. Elliott, Sr.

November 26, 1926 - July 10, 2009