Jul 30, 2021

Robert Eugene Elliott passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was born Friday, December 30, 1927, to Olbert C. and Josie F. Elliott, at their home in Orange County, Indiana. Robert, who they called Bob, along with his six brothers and three sisters, spent their entire childhood years growing up in the house on a farm where they were born.

In January of 1945, while attending Indiana University, Bob was called upon to defend his country in World War II. During his four years in the military, he served as a flight engineer in both the Army Air Force and the U.S. Air Force.

On August 22, 1959, Bob married June Cheek and made their home in Greene County for nearly 62 years.

They have three married daughters, Penny Buckhalter (Jay), Sheila Stewart (Ray) and Sherri Jackson (Marvin); and one stepdaughter, Donna Elliott. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Christin Schlosser, Sarah Jenkins, JP Barger, Kaylie Barger, Rachel Abel, Amanda Jackson and Catherine Jackson, Garrett Elliott and Steven Elliott; as well as five great-grandchildren, Bella and Blake Barger and Matthew, Nathan and Hannah Jenkins. He has one surviving brother, Vance Elliott of Orleans, Ind.

Bob worked several years with U.S. Steel and then ended up in Greene County where he owned and operated multiple businesses in the automobile service industry. While managing some of these businesses, he also ran for Greene County treasurer and served in that capacity for 18 years. During his role as treasurer, he and a friend started another local business.

Bob enjoyed spending time with his family. He kept busy around the house and in community where he was a school board member, served on various boards and attended the Waynesburg Bible Chapel.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 182 West High Street, Waynesburg. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 2, in Waynesburg Bible Chapel, 800 E. Greene Street, Waynesburg, with Pastor Jay Buckhalter and Pastor Larry Douglas officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Waynesburg Bible Chapel, 800 E. Greene Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 or at www.heislove.org or to Donnell House, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15370, or at https://www.concordialm.org/

Condolences may be offered at www.behmfh.com.