Ronald Elliott Sr's Obituary
Ronald Elliott, Sr.,
Of Lakeland, Florida, passed peacefully in his home on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Ron moved to Florida in 1974 from Des Moines, IA. He worked for Bruce Motor Freight and owned and operated Ron's Tractor and Equipment in Des Moines. He married Barbara Morgan in 1952 and had 2 children in which he is survived by: Ronald (Debra) Elliott & Cindy Elliott, both of Lakeland, Florida, a niece which was like a daughter to him, Bobbi Jo (Thomas) Yaw of Des Moines, 4 grandchildren: Steven, Karen, Theresa and Ryan, 6 great-grandchildren: Steven, Jr., Celestine, Bailey, Romen, Cheyenne & Brayden, 1 great great granddaughter Alice Michelle (Elliott Browning), 2 nieces: Kathy Elliott & Pam Carter, 1 nephew Kenneth, Jr., 1 great nephew Michael Yaw & sister-in-law Doris Elliott. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara, mother Lillian, father Howard, 3 brothers: Donald, Bud & Whitey Elliott, 1 niece Sue Elliott & 1 great nephew Baby Kenny Yaw.
Service will be at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 15th at 4 p.m., 1727 Bartow Rd., Lakeland, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests plants.
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