Bill Elliott's Death

We heard early this week that Bill had died ... we remember him today, and always.

Bill Elliott with nieces Joyce & Brenda

July, 2004

March 1, 2011


William M. Elliott

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — William “Bill” McKinley Elliott, age 78, of Circleville, passed away on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011.

He was born in McDowell, Ky., on Dec. 28, 1932, to the late Mines and Birdie (Bentley) Elliott.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Gerla (Hamilton) Elliott, and a baby brother and sister.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jeanette (Hall) Elliott; children, Barbara Lynne (Paul) Ford of Ashtabula, William Mines Elliott of Waverly, Ohio, Allen Michael (Debra) Elliott of Kingston, Ohio, Beverly Jane (JT) McLeod of Dothan, Ala., and John Francis Elliott, Sandra Kay Elliott and Susan May Schaffner, all of Circleville; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Launa Leonard, and several nieces and nephews.

A Veteran, Bill served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and was the owner and operator of Hall Movers and Riggers in Ashtabula for 20 years and The Matchbox in Circleville for 13 years.

He was the Secretary Treasurer of the Eagles in Circleville. Bill was very involved with coaching Little League throughout his children’s life. He enjoyed hunting, farming, bluegrass music and being outdoors. He was also an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the DEFENBAUGH-WISE-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, (740) 474-3750. To share a favorite memory of Bill visit www.schoedinger.com and starbeacon.com.