Johnny Ray Elliott of Hallsville, Texas was born to Vearley Faye and Joe Dean Elliott on February 2, 1956 at Methodist Hospital Dallas, Texas and went to be with his Lord and Savior on a beautiful Wednesday evening, September 14, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home.
Johnny’s first career started at the age of 16 at Baylor Hospital as one of the original 8 that developed Medco Construction for Baylor. That job eventually lead to him being a master ceramic tile setter. His second career began in 1992 as one of the first “Mr. Moms” raising his boys while his wife traveled for business.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Dean Elliott, his mother Vearley Faye Elliott, and sister Jackie Dean Cross.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Michelle Elliott, his three sons, James Winland, Jeremy Elliott and wife Miki, Jacob Elliott and wife Lexie, and grandchildren Margo, McKenzie, Kennedy, and Joseph Elliott, his brother Gary Elliott and his wife Janet. As well numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Court of The Cammack Family Funeral Home. A Life Celebration will be held at Longview Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10am. Burial will follow in Hallsville Cemetery.
Pallbearers attending will be: Jeremy Elliott, Jacob Elliott, James Winland, Carl Collins Jr, Dylan Brown, and Claton Lindsay.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family request with gratitude that donations be made to Alinea Family Hospice Care of Longview.
We praise the Lord for our Pastors and churches that are such a blessing in our life; Pastor Mark Dallalio and wife Debra of Northside Baptist in Carrollton, Texas as well as Dr. Nathan Rogers and wife Ericka, Brother Tony Harp and wife Dianne, Brother Jimmy Jones and wife Donna, and Brother Josh McNamara and wife Shaylee all of Longview Missionary Baptist Church in Longview, Texas.
A special thank you to Christus Home Health and Alinea Family Hospice Care and their exceptional love and service for our family.