Gene Luther Elliott

August 23, 1929 - October 23, 2018

08/23/1929 - 10/23/2018

Past Services

Cemetery
Thursday November 01, 2018
Halcyon Hills Memorial Park
R.D. #3, Box 245
Sherrard, WV
Directions
Service
Thursday November 01, 2018
11:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions

Gene Luther Elliott, of Newberry, FL, passed away October 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in McMechen, WV, on August 23, 1929 to the Luther Lee Elliott and Olive Rebecca (Logston) Elliott.

Gene graduated from Union High in Benwood, WV and then proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War: stationed on both the USS Currier and the USS Franklin D Roosevelt. Among other medals, he received the Good Conduct Medal. Gene attended West Virginia University after the Navy and was a lifelong WVU fan.

While attending WVU, he met and married Carolyn Jane Harvey on July 20, 1957. They lived in Glen Dale, West Virginia, where he worked for the Kammer and the Mitchell Power plants, followed by the Consolidation Coal Company as a chemist.

Gene was very active in the Boy Scouts of America as a troop leader for Troop 82 in Glen Dale, WV, a troop which exists to this day. He received a number of awards from the Boy Scouts, including the Silver Beaver Award for 25 years of service to the Scouts.

Gene’s brush with fame came when he and two friends started a band, Brad and the C Notes, to back up a then very young Brad Paisley. The men knew he would be a star and wanted to help in whatever way they could. Brad and the C Notes played local gigs and even went as far as Bridgewater, CT, before Brad left for college and later became the star the C Notes knew he would be. Gene was always very proud of Brad’s success, and the small role he played it in.

After retiring from the Coal Company, he and Carolyn moved to Newberry, FL in 1991, where Gene remained very active in the community. He is a long time member of the Newberry United Methodist Church, where he has served as a Trustee, on the church board, and as the unofficial maintenance man for many years.  He was also a member of the Newberry Lions Club and was voted Lion of the Year. He was still a member of both the Church and the Lions at the time of his death.

He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Harvey Elliott, two children, Melinda J. Elliott of Reisterstown, Maryland, and Richard H. Elliott of Martinez, California, and 4 grandchildren, Heather N. Cassano of West Newton, Massachusetts, Brian E. Cassano of Randallstown, Maryland, Alexandra A. Elliott of Oakland, California, and Sophia Holtz of Los Angeles, California. He also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, and other family members.

He is predeceased by his parents, Luther and Olive Elliott, and his sisters, Rosetta McMahon and Gladys Brandon.

Two memorial services will be held with visitation one hour prior to each service:

Friday, October 26 at 4:00 PM at Newberry United Methodist Church at 24845 W. Newberry Rd in Newberry, FL 32669, and

Thursday, November 1 at 11:00 AM at Altmeyer Funeral Home’s Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel 118 Grant Ave in Moundsville WV 26041 with Rev. Keith Forkey officiating.  Burial will follow the Moundsville service at Halcyon Hills Memorial Park in Sherrard, WV. Moundsville Honor Guard will conduct graveside military services.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Elliott’s honor to either Newberry UMC at the above address, or to Autism Speaks at https://act.autismspeaks.org.

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tony sabatino
5 years ago

Mydeepest sympathies to Gene’s family.I worked with Gene at the Consol Moundsville lab before his retirement and had many good memories with Gene. He made coming to work fun.I also had the pleasure of having dinner with him and his family when he lived in Glen Dale. Gene made it a point to get in touch with me every time he traveled back to West Virginia and we would always go out and have lunch together and share some great conversation and many memories that we both shared together. Gene was always a great role model to me and he will be greatly missed.Rest in peace my friend I will never forget you..Tony Sabatino

David and Christine Goodwin
5 years ago

Gene exhibited boundless energy and enthusiasm in everything he did. Before one of our trips to the Philmont Scout Ranch, Gene was dealing with a knee issue. To help him prepare, I would hike with him to McMechen along the railroad tracks, up Reilly Hill Road to Glen Dale heights and then back to Glen Dale. We also remember singing with the C-Notes at various church functions. Sorry we won’t be able to attend the service as we’re out of time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kisha
5 years ago

Dear Elliott Family: I am so sorry for your recent loss. We are never prepared for such a tragedy. With the love and support shown by loving family,  concerned friends, and the peace from God your heart will mend. Philippians 4:6,7 and Acts 24:15 were very comforting scriptures for me. I hope they do the same for you. Again, I am sorry for your loss.

Betty Duffy
5 years ago

Carolyn, Melinda, Richard and Families,
I am so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. He was one unique guy who always went above and beyond to help others … which your whole family does. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Cheryl J Skinner, WV Patriot Guard
5 years ago

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,

May your memories of Gene Luther Elliott, give you peace, comfort and strength…

Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….

US Navy Veteran, Gene Luther Elliott, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†

† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †