William Leon Elliott, age 84, of Tuscumbia AL, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his residence.
Leon was born April 27, 1940, in Spruce Pine, AL to Julian and Cleo Elliott. He worked his whole life at Muscle Shoals Mack Truck Center as a diesel mechanic. And in his younger years he found a love in Racking Horses and could often be found shoeing, training, or at the showgrounds with family and friends on the weekend. Later in life it grew to Tennessee Walking Horses, where his love continues through his family who are still active in the industry today.
Leon was preceded in death by Wife, Martha Fay Mitchell Elliott; Parents, Julian Franklin Elliott and Betty Cleo Hester Elliott; Brother, James Elliott; Sisters, Gladys Underwood, Frances MisKelley, Becky Troxtel, Haddie Mae Hagan, Betty Greenhill, and Patsy Sue Elliott.
Leon is survived by his children, Frankie Elliott (Ninka)-Muscle Shoals, AL, Betsy Thompson (Tommy)-Ranburne, AL, James Harold Elliott (Stephanie)-Tuscumbia, AL. Grandchildren: Cindy Elliott-Tuscumbia, AL, John Elliott (Alicia)-Waterloo, AL, Chris Elliott (Kailey)-Tuscumbia, AL, Todd Thompson(Chrissy)-Ranburne, AL, and Brit Thompson-Ranburne, AL; Greatgrandchild, Bellamy Ruth Elliott-Tuscumbia, AL; Wife, Kathey Rickard Elliott-Tuscumbia, AL; Stepdaughter Christie Timmons-Russellville, AL; Step-Grandchildren, Layla Hood-Russellville, AL, Dustin Farmer-Prattville, AL, Coty Farmer(Shaina)-Russellville, AL. Sister-Jean Glass-Decatur, AL; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Funeral will be 2:00pm Monday, December 23, 2024, at Spry Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Spruce Pine Cemetery. Bro. Jonathan Prince and Bro. Keith Prince will be officiating.
The Pallbearers will be John Elliott, Chris Elliott, Mack McCaffery, Bart McCaffery, Dow Rikard, Tim Trousdale, Gerald Wright, and Bradley Parker.