Alan Eugene Elliott Obituary (1948 - 2017)

Alan Eugene Elliott, 68, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 4:44 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A service to honor and celebrate Alans life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Alan will be laid to rest in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lovington American Legion Post 429 or Arthur Sportsmans Club. Alan was born on May 16, 1948 in Decatur, IL, the son of Carroll E. and June (Ater) Elliott. He graduated from Lovington High School in 1966 and attended Lakeland Community College. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1968-1970. Alan married Roberta Ann Randolph on October 3, 1970. He worked for Federal Kemper Insurance Company in Decatur, Heights Finance in Decatur, Schrock Brothers in Arthur for 19 years and Horizon Home Center for 10 years. Alan then opened Okaw Valley Accounting Services, servicing Classic Marble, Coach House Garages and other businesses. He was a member LaPlace United Methodist Church and an active member of Lovington American Legion Post 429 where he served with the honor guard. Alan enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He was a steward of the land. Alan is survived by his wife: Roberta Ann Elliott of Mt. Zion, IL; son: Eric E. Elliott of Mt. Zion, IL; father: Carroll E. Elliott of Lovington, IL; brothers and sisters: Diane Harding (Brad) of Trivoli, IL, Kent Elliott (Norma) of Marble Falls, AR, Linn Elliott (Mike McGowen) of Creve Coeur, IL and Darlene Elliott of Lovington, IL. He was preceded in death by his mother.