J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Elliott, Charles W., Sr.

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Charles Wesley Elliott, Sr., “Chuck”, age 58, of Chester, VA, died on Saturday, September 8, 2007. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the 2nd battalion 4th Marine. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, and various other combat medals, and had numerous combat wounds from his service to our country. He is survived by a wife, Karen Elliott; 6 children, Tanya Elliott, Dina Elliott-Ramos, Bobbi-Jo Hudson, Charles Elliott, Jr., Callie Elliott, and Joshua Faille; a father, Bobby Rogers; 6 grandchildren, Brittany, Autumn, Cody, Anthony, Caroline, and Ashlee; 2 great grandchildren, Junior and Aven; a brother, Buzzy Elliott; and sister, Shirley Lynch. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home of Chesterfield on Tuesday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with interment at 2 p.m. in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Charles W. Elliot Marine Vietnam Vet. and proud of it. A man with many combat wounds some he could show you and others you would not know were there unless you knew Charles. Growing up in Bellmeade Charles and I were close friends since the sixth grade. Playing baseball and running the streets together I have many memories of Charles. Mostly good because Charles was a good person. Vietnam changed us forever. Charles continued to fight his battles and I chose to suppress mine. This put us on a different trail both knowing how to reach each other we stayed apart. When my battles came too much for me in 2006 and needed help after 35 years my long time misunderstood friend came forward to guide me. All of us were wounded in different ways and I wish I had understood this about Charles so I would have been there for him. Charles W. Elliot Marine Vietnam Vet. my long time good friend and proud of it. Semper FI old friend!

Posted by: Jimmy at September 12, 2007 06:35 AM

Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chuck was a great guy and he will be truly missed. Remember, the sun always shines after the rain.

Steve, Cindy, Rebecca and Tyler

Posted by: Steve & Cindy Jordan at September 10, 2007 06:23 PM

I miss chuck already.the world has lost a good man his family has lost a good husband and father. I will always remember Chuck and how he was so quick to laugh, and to help out anyone that needed him. We will see him again someday; until then we will keep him in our hearts. Wayne

Posted by: wayne humphries at September 10, 2007 08:52 AM

I did not know Mr. Elliott, however after reading his obituary I was moved to drop his family a line. I can tell you without a doubt that he is a true American hero. He lived and sacraficed in a by-gone era. A very trying time for this country. The fact is that as a United States Marine he was looked at, shall we say as less than the hero that he truly was. That's ok, for he knew in his heart that what he was doing was right. Never doubt his contribution to your freedom as American's. Be very proud of him, know that his service paved the way for the young men and women that are seeing action today to be able to hold their heads high and do what they have been asked to do to insure that we are able to sleep at night.

May God continue to shed his grace on The United States of America.

May God shed his love on you Chuck. Semper Fi. Ooo-rah!

Posted by: Don K. Miles at September 9, 2007 09:56 PM