Clyde W. Elliott

Clyde W. Elliott, 84, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Preble County, OH died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Pinehurst Village in Centerville, IN. Born on February 19, 1924 in Montgomery County, OH he was the son of the late John & Amanda (Schilling) Elliott. Clyde was a U.S. Army W.W. II veteran and received the Purple Heart. He retired from Belden Wire & Cable Corporation in Richmond, IN after 42 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 360 in New Paris and the Richmond Community Senior Citizens. He loved pitching horse shoes, bowling and playing golf.

Preceded in death by a infant daughter in 1948; Brothers: Eugene Elliott, Gerald Elliott, Merle Elliott and Fred Elliott. Sister: Edna Morrison.

Survived by Wife of 61 years: Ruth Ann (Eales) Elliott; Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Barbara & Ronald Pharr of Statesville, N.C. and Jane M. & Thomas Savage of Clio, MI; Grandchildren: Bryan Falkner, Kim (Roger) Bates, Tony Falkner and Lori (Brian) Bishop; Great Grandchildren: Brittney Falkner, Ashley Rogers, Allyson Bishop and Nathan Bishop; Great Great Grandchild: Bryanna Ponce.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, Ohio with David Eales officiating. Interment will be held in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris with full military graveside service by the Preble County Honor Guard. Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association - Miami Valley Chapter - 3797 Summit Glen Drive #G100 - Dayton, OH 45449. Online condolences may be sent to the family at website www.barnesfuneralhome.com