Bobby Roger Elliott, age 78 of Joplin, Mo. passed away Saturday December 31, 2016 at the Mercy Hospital Joplin. He was born on February 6, 1938 in Cato, Mo the son of William and Gracie (Ennis) Elliott. He was a veteran serving his country with the United States Army and the United States Air Force. He married Shirley Danley on November 10, 1960 in Littleton, Co. Bobby worked for Tri State Trucking Company as a truck driver. He was a member of the Shriners, Elks Lodge and was a 32nd Degree Mason.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Bill Elliott. Survivors include his wife Shirley of 56 years of the home, three sons: Bobby J. Elliott of Joplin, Mo, William Elliott of Joplin, MO and Ronnie Elliott and wife Brenda of Joplin, Mo; two daughters: Debra Turner and husband Kenneth of Pierce City, Mo and Bobbi Sue Elliott of Joplin, Mo, a sister Mickey Shaffer, seven grandchildren: Jack Turner, Michelle Matthews, Christian Cole, Bobby Elliott, Mike Elliott, Brett Dowling, and Stephanie Elliott, 15 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday January 4, 2017 at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory. Burial will follow in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary. The family suggests contributions to the Shriners Children Hospital in care of the Mortuary.