Henry A. Elliott, Sr.'s Obituary
Henry Albert Elliott, Sr., 96 of Mystic, Iowa, died on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Centerville Nursing & Rehab Center in Centerville, Iowa. He was born the son of Ernest and Sarah (Phelps) Elliott on June 5, 1916 in Mystic, Iowa. He attended a rural Appanoose Country School near Mystic.On February 6, 1936, Henry was united in marriage to Edna Ruth Moffatt in Iconium, Iowa. He worked in the Coal Mines near Mystic for several years, starting at the age of 10. He was a mechanic and also did some rock hauling. He so enjoyed his time with the Goose Hill Gang in Mystic, and he had a love for music, playing his stringed instruments at many, many jam sessions. He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Edna Elliott on August 23, 1995; son, Johnny Elliott on December 2, 2000; and a daughter, Rosella Roby.Henry is survived by: his son, Henry Elliott, Jr and his wife, Debra of Mystic, Iowa; a daughter, Carolyn Bills of Centerville, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Gloria Elliott of Mystic, Iowa; a brother, Edward Elliott of LeClaire, Iowa; sisters, Maxine Self of Townlee, Alabama and Kathleen Smith of Seymour, Iowa; Nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Highland Cemetery near Mystic, Iowa with Rev. Brian Hargrave officiating. Burial will follow. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 2 pm until 8 pm with the family present from 6 pm until 8 pm at the funeral home.Memorials will be designated at a later date and can be given in his name and mailed to or left at the funeral home. The To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Henry A. Elliott, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.
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