Edwin Elliott (92 years old) went home to be with his wife, Louise, on Saturday April 29, 2017.

Edwin Leo Elliot began life's journey on January 29, 1925. He was born at home, to Oscar Eugene and Osa Wickline Elliott near the small community of Bethesda, in Walnut Township, Gallia County, Ohio. He was welcomed into the family by brothers Morris, Max, Carl, and his sister Jennie. His oldest sister Ada had already died in infancy. Later his brother Lester completed this large rural family.

Edwin grew up during the Great Depression, which had a tremendous influence on his life. During this time in Gallia County, families helped their neighbors and never turned strangers in need away. Edwin was true to his teaching throughout his life, always willing to help those in need. His career spanned many years, using his knowledge and skills to serve others.

In 1944 Edwin married Dorothy Louise Steger in Greenup, Kentucky. She preceded him in death, in 2008, after 63 years of marriage. They had three children, Diana (Bob) Drummond, Michael, and Steve (Cathy Twyman).

Much of Edwin's life, he was self-employed and specialized in heating and cooling systems. He worked at the Gallipolis State Institute during the 1960's. Edwin finished his career working for Buckeye Rural Electric as a Member Service Director. Fitting, since his father Oscar helped to organize Buckeye Rural Electric to rural Southeastern Ohio during the 1930's.

He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church where he was baptized in 1958. It was this church family that kept Edwin and Louise's spirits up as health issues developed in their later years.

During his lifetime, he and Louise were privileged to travel to many distant lands, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Nassau, Canada, and Jamaica as well as Hawaii, the Western states, the U.S. capital, and others.

Edwin was preceded in death by both his parents and brothers, Morris (Pearl), and their sons Richard and Jim Elliott and grandson Mark Trout, Max (Thelma) Elliott, Carl (Eloise) Elliott and their daughter Norma Edwards, Lester Elliott, and sisters Ada Elliott, and Jennie (Victor) Glenn and their great-grandson, David Barlow.

He was also preceded in death by his in-laws Charles and Dorothy Steger and brother-in-law, Kenneth Steger, and Harold Salisbury.

All of Edwin's children survive him and live in Gallia County.

His grandchildren are Chris (Kermit) Huebner, Dayton, Ohio, Ella (Daniel) Nartey, Denver, Colorado, and Rob (Christine Cregar) Drummond, Blacklick, Ohio, Melissa (Troy) Andrulonis, Powell, Ohio, Joel (Kayleigh) Elliott, Gallipolis, Ohio, Bethany (Nathan) Weatherholt, Vinton, Ohio, and Matthew (Dyanna) Elliot, Liberty Township, Ohio.

Eleven great-grandchildren survive him, Andrew, Sarah, and Jacob Huebner; Joshua, Anna, and Gabriel Nartey; Taylor and Sydney Andrulonis; Layton and McLayne Elliott; and Cooper Elliott.

One sister-in-law, Naomi Salisbury also survives along with many nieces and nephews.

During his last years, he resided at the 4-Winds Nursing Home where he received excellent care.

A life well lived. He was a Blessing to so many people! His life was a testimony to helping others.

Funeral services will be 11:00am. Friday May 12, 2017 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph Godwin officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 pm.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in his memory to The Centenary United Methodist Church, 2887 St. Rt. 141, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631

Pall bearers will be Grandsons: Rob Drummond, Kermit Huebner, Joel Elliott, Troy Andrulonis, Matthew Elliott, Nathan Weatherholt. Honorary Pall bearers: Andrew Huebner, Eric Steger, Ernie Salisbury, and Jeff Steger.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com