Korean War
Sources: Terry Kalus; & Theron & Helen Smith
Il est marié avec Lala Mae Reaves.
Ils se sont mariés le 22 mai 1953 à fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten, il avait 23 ans.
Gerald Charles Elliott oo Lala Mae Reaves
Marriage sources: Author: Klaus, Terry, Title: «u»The Family Alwood«/u», (Publication location: Crescent City, CA, Publisher: T.K., Publication date: June MCMXCI), pg. 204, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib. for evidence of marriage.
"... Gerald Charles and Lola Mae (Reaves) Elliott."
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Enfant(s):
Gerald Charles Elliott
Sources: Author: Klaus, Terry, Title: «u»The Family Alwood«/u», (Publication location: Crescent City, CA, Publisher: T.K., Publication date: June MCMXCI), pg. 204, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib. for name = Lola Mae Reaves
"Jeffery Donald Hames born February 2, 1962, in Potterville. Married Sherry Lynn Elliott on Oct 23 1983. Sherry was born July 11, 1964, in Lansing, she is the daughter of Gerald Charles and Lola Mae (Reaves) Elliott. They have a daughter Salina Lynn born March 29, 1990, in Lansing."
Author: Smith, Theron & Helen, Title: "Gerald Charles Elliott," (Publication location: DeWitt, MI, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: iii Apr MMXXI), Repository: The Cloud
Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225265475/gerald-charles-elliott
"Photo[graph of a man] added by Theron & Helen Smith
Gerald Charles Elliott Birth 11 May 1930 Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA Death 31 Mar 2021 (aged 90) Potterville, Eaton County, Michigan, USA Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens DeWitt, Clinton County, Michigan, USA Memorial ID 225265475
Gerald, 90, of Potterville, MI. a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the son of James and Salina (Eakin) Elliott.
He proudly served his country during the Korean War. Upon his return on May 22, 1953, he married Lala Reaves and they spent the next 50 years creating their legacy together. Gerald worked at General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1988. He also owned the Hill Top Trailer Park with his brother for 30 years. Gerald enjoyed going out and dancing with Lala, wintering in Frost Proof, Florida, and watching his grandchildren play in the marching band. He was a generous man who created a scholarship fund for children attending community college. Above all he loved his family.
Gerald is survived by his daughters, Brenda Elliott, Diane (Roger) Moening, Dawn (Terry) Johnson, Sherry (Jeff) Humes; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and sister, Maxine Wynegar.
He was predeceased by his wife, Lala; 6 siblings; several extended family members; and his good friend Francis Arnold.
Funeral services are Friday, April 9, 2021, at Pray Funeral Home Gardens in Charlotte with Pastor Lloyd Scharer officiating. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Covid 19 guidelines are practiced. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any mobil device.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton County Humane Society.
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Spouse
Photo[graph of stone shared with Gerald C Elliot] Lala Mae Reaves Elliott 1932 - 2004 (m. 1953)
Created by: Theron & Helen Smith Added: 3 Apr 2021 Find a Grave Memorial 225265475"
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