Ron Elliott
Gate City, VA | April 23, 2009I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7-8
Rev. Ronald Wayne Elliott, age 61, departed this earthly life to enter into eternal life with his Lord and his Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2009.
Ron retired from the Eastman Chemical Company and had owned a gunsmith business. Ron had many hobbies and past times and took pride in all he did. However, he felt his greatest achievement was in accepting Christ as his Savior and answering God's call to the ministry. He served several years as pulpit supply for Clinch Valley Baptist Association; pastor of Dungannon First Baptist Church and co-teacher with the English as a Second Language class for Hispanics at Nickelsville First Baptist Church. Ron loved to share God's word and witness to everyone with whom he came in contact. He had a great love for God's children.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Ina Elliott, father-in-law, Carroll McCoy, sister-in-law, Mary Elliott and brother-in-law, Allen Spivey.
Ron leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Carolyn McCoy Elliott, and a brother, Dan Elliott, both of Gate City, VA; mother-in-law, June McCoy, sisters-in-law, Susan Kilgore and spouse, Dan, Gate City, VA, and Debra Spivey, Elon, NC, brothers-in-law, Dan McCoy and spouse, Cindy, Roanoke, VA, and Jim McCoy and spouse, Shannon, Kingsport, TN along with several nieces and nephews.
It was Ron's express desire there be no public visitation or funeral service. Anyone wishing to extend their respects to the family may go by Gate City Funeral Home during their business hours and sign the registry.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2009 conducted by the Rev. Richie Neese and the Rev. Jeff Henderson.
Dan Kilgore, Dan McCoy, Jim McCoy, Shannon Elliott, Christopher Kilgore, Mickey Willis, Tim Casey, Ralph Musick and Jeff Jones will serve as pallbearers.
Rob Gardner, Fernando Moraflores, Scott Short, Conley Doran, Brian Doran, Charles Osborne, Otis Gillenwater, Jr., E.L. Gillenwater, Jr., Clyde Gillenwater, Bobbie Elliott and James Stallard will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the youth program of the church of your choice or to the Memorial Bible Chairman, Gideons International, Scott County Camp, P.O. Box 845, Gate City, VA 24251 so others may come to know Ron's Savior by reading of God's love and saving grace. The family would like to thank Dr. Frederick Mishkin for his care and concern during Ron's recent illness along with Dr. Lucinda Miller, the doctors of Holston Medical Group, Dr. Asheesh Shipstone and Wellmont Hospice, especially Becky Sutherland, Misty Venett, Angela Browning, and Rich Slaght, and to Drs. David Lane, Lawrence Morris, Clair Hixson, Arthur Wyaker and Michael Smith for their many years of caring for Ron's long term illnesses.
An online guest registry is available for the family of Ron Elliott at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Elliott family.
Condolences
Many of you might not know this but Ron was a wonderful Coach on the Scott County Outdoor Team. He was there to pass along the wealth of knowledge of the Outdoors and his love of Jesus. His knowledge, leadership, and Christian example will be sorely missed.I pray that God strengthens Carolyn during this period. We love and respect you both.
Posted by: Tim Williams, June 21, 2009
Carolyn and Family — We are so very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I had not seen him in a while but will always remember his good heart and keen wit. We are thinking of you.
Bill & Joyce Richmond
Greeneville, TN
High School Classmates
Posted by: Bill & Joyce Richmond, May 07, 2009
Carolyn and family, So sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Sue
Posted by: Sue McConnell Moore, May 05, 2009
Carolyn,
So sorry to hear about Ron. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Frankie Dowell, May 05, 2009
This place is not our home. We are just passing through. It is ihow we pass through that leaves the memories that we are allowed to charish throughout the remainder parts of our lives. Thank God Ron was consistent in his love of Family and God. We shall miss hearing of how God will be spoken of by him.
Rochelle and Richard Maxwell
Posted by: Rev. Rochelle Dobbins Maxwell and Richard, May 04, 2009
Carolyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Dana
Posted by: Dana Whited Steel, May 04, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Rons passing. I knew him as a kind and compassionate person and a good classmate. My blessings are given for a better life than has now begun.
Posted by: Sam "Big Jack" Dennison, May 04, 2009
Carolyn, We're so sorry to hear about Ron. Please know we're thinking of you. Love, Linda and Keith
Posted by: Linda Quillen Dishner, May 03, 2009
Ms. Elliott,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Your friends, Miranda Smith and Jim Carroll at State Farm Insurance
Posted by: Miranda Smith, May 01, 2009
Carolyn, Aunt June, & family,
I was saddened to read of Ron's death. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you comfort.
Posted by: Peggy T. Kenny, April 29, 2009
Carolyn,
It is a great sadness to hear of Ron's passing. However, it is with great joy for him because he is in heaven with the Lord. He will have no pain or suffering any more.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the Lord give you peace and strength during this time. Keep your fondest memories close in your heart. May they give you peace and comfort.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your classmate,
Anna Belle Hickam Tittsworth
Posted by: Anna Belle Hickam Tittsworth, April 28, 2009
Carolyn, I was so sorry to learn of Ron's passing. I truly hope that all the memories and traditions that you accumulated through the years will sustain you now, and in time to come. May our Heavenly Father provide you and your family comfort during this difficult time of bereavement. I'll continue to keep you in my heart and prayers.
Posted by: Nancy Suttle-Reece, April 28, 2009
Carolyn
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Dean and Jackie Lynch
Posted by: Dean and Jackie Lynch, April 28, 2009
Carolyn,
It was with great sadness I read your email about Ronalds passing. God will give you the strength you need to get thru this very difficult time. I'm sure you are at peace just knowing his suffering is over and he is walking streets of Gold. Please do not hesitate to call if you need anything.
Connie Martin, CWFI
Smyth County DSS
SFIA
Posted by: Connie Martin, April 28, 2009
It is comforting to know that so many share in your
loss. Ron was truly loved by all who knew him.
May God bless you richly and keep you in His precious
arms. You, too, have so many friends who love you.
Classmate Phyllis
Posted by: phyllis spivey, April 27, 2009
Dear Carolyn & Family,
Ron was one of my favorite people, he was so easy to talk to and such a compassionate friend. The time he spent with my parents meant so much to all of us.
Please forgive me for not being with you at this time, but I have been having health problems.
I will be praying for you and your family and feel so very blessed to know such a loving and caring family.
Posted by: Wenonoah Shell & Eddie, April 27, 2009
Dear Carolyn & Family,
Ron was one of my favorite people, he was so easy to talk to and such a compassionate friend. The time he spent with my parents meant so much to all of us.
Please forgive me for not being with you at this time, but I have been having health problems.
I will be praying for you and your family and feel so very blessed to know such a loving and caring family.
Posted by: Wenonoah Shell & Eddie, April 27, 2009
Carolyn, It was with sadness I read about Ronald in the obituaries. I know words are so inadequate when the loss
is so great, but he is with the great physician, his LORD and Savior. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Glenda Shelton Smith
Posted by: Glenda Shelton Smith, April 26, 2009
Carolyn and family,
We know your heart is heavy, but there is no doubt that Ron is rejoicing with his Heavenly Father. His Christian walk in these past years has been influential to many and his enthusiasm for God's work will be a memory for some and the the remembrance of the one who introduced them to the savior for others.
God Bless You!
Bill and Priscilla
Posted by: Bill and Priscilla Pendleton, April 26, 2009
Dear Carolyn,
It has been a privilege to have known both Ron and yourself! Each of you have shared a loving servant's heart for those in need of Christ's love. May God surround you with His comfort and peace!
Wayne & Vickie Culbertson
Posted by: Vickie Culbertson, April 26, 2009
Dear Carolyn, words cannot express the sorrow I feel at your loss, and the consequent loss to so many others. Just know that many are thinking of you and praying for you at this time of sorrow, and we'll still be praying for a long period to come. In Chtistian love, Fred Himelwright, retired Social Security worker.
Posted by: Fred Himelwright, April 26, 2009
Dear Carolyn, June & Family;
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ron, but know that he is in the presence of our Lord. We will continue to lift you in our prayers and hope to see you soon.
Posted by: Aunt Mildred McCoy & Family, April 25, 2009
Carolyn, This loss must be so hard for you. I pray that God will bless you and give you the strength that only He can give. Take care and God bless you.
Posted by: danny mann, April 25, 2009
Carolyn, you and Ron have been very much in our prayers and thoughts and you will remain in our prayers. May God give you and your family peace and comfort.
Our Love and Sympathy,
Lynn and Sharon Miller
Posted by: Lynn & Sharon Miller, April 24, 2009
Love, prayers and Sympathy, Thinking of you during this difficult time, if you should need anything at all, please let me know. Carol Giles RN, CFBC Parish Nurse
Posted by: carol giles rn, April 24, 2009
Carolyn, I am so sorry about your loss. You have been such a blessing to me and you are in my prayers. My God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Posted by: JudyHammonds, April 24, 2009
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