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James David Elliott

Male 1896 - 1988  (91 years)


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  1. 1.  James David Elliott was born on 8 Sep 1896 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Jan 1988 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    James married Pearl Marie Treadway on 6 Jun 1915 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee. Pearl (daughter of William H. Treadway and Bridget Marie Beals) was born on 5 Jun 1897 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1986 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nellie Lee Elliott  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1916 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2006 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Virginia Mae Elliott  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 1977 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Earnest Howard Elliott  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1923 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    5. 6. Pauline Marie Elliott  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1927 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 1999 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 7. Elsie Frances Elliott  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1930 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1996 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Glenn Elliott  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1939 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 2022 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nellie Lee Elliott Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 16 Apr 1916 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 2006 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1)

  3. 4.  Virginia Mae Elliott Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Nov 1977 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 5.  Earnest Howard Elliott Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 3 Oct 1923 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jun 2021 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Ernest H. Elliott, age 97, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2021 at the VA Mountain Home in Johnson City, Tennessee.
    He was born October 3, 1923 in Washington County to James D. and Pearl Treadway Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Raymond Elliott, Columbia, SC, Virginia Tipton, Frances Berry, Pauline Henley, Erwin, TN and Nellie Robinette, Jonesborough, TN.
    He is survived by his wife of 76 years; Lucille Blevins Elliott, his only child; Lucinda Grandy and her husband Joe, a sister; Shirley Elliott, Las Vegas, NV and two brothers; Blaine Elliott, Columbia, SC, Glen Elliott, Erwin, TN. Also left to mourn his passing are numerous nieces and nephews.
    On a mid-January day in 1943, Mr. Elliott entered the Erwin Post Office with a certified letter tucked inside his shirt pocket and a sick feeling in his stomach. He handed the postmaster his certified letter and in return received his draft notice. He was working as a mechanics helper and hadn't held the job very long, but didn't want to give it up. He didn't have a choice and was now faced with the difficult task of telling his family. As they sat around the dinner table that night, he glanced around at his siblings and realized this would be one of the last times they would be together for months, years or maybe forever. He accepted the call to duty and reported to the Draft Board as instructed. With only the clothes on his back he left for Fort Oglethorpe, GA with a cast on his broken wrist. February 9, 1943 was his induction date and that day forever changed his life. When he was dropped off at the bus station by his Dad and girlfriend he looked around and saw friends that he'd grown up with and felt things were a little easier and that he wasn't going away by himself for the first time ever. As the bus pulled out of the station and for the first few miles, things seemed dismal. A party soon started when a bottle of liquor was pulled out. There was joke telling and laughter filled the bus. Active service began February 17, 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe, GA. The physical exams, shots, x-rays of his broken wrist were done, his hair was cut and he was issued his military clothing. He only spent three days at Fort Oglethorpe and was concerned because he had not had any training. He was loaded on a train traveled two days, arrived at Camphaus, TX in the middle of the night. He slept in a big building on a bunk and received his permanent company the next day. He was separated from all his friends. His duty assignment was with the Black Hawk Infantry Division where he was issued rifles and packs, but no ammunition. They taught him how to take the guns apart, clean them and put them back together. He then learned the Manual of Arms, how to march and taken to the firing range. Knowing how to shoot but not wanting to become a sniper, he kept trying to miss the targets. The drill sergeant soon caught on and called him out. He began hitting bulls eyes on a regular basis. During this time, he was also taught to throw grenades and pulled guard duty. After basic training he moved to Camp Livingston, LA for additional training. The three months he spent at Camp Livingston he was able to visit home for ten days at Christmas on a furlough pass. Upon returning to Camp Livingston he learned to shoot machine guns and bazookas. He enjoyed pulling KP duty where he washed dishes and peeled thousands of potatoes. The next stop was Fort Ord, CA where he spent about a month before being shipped out. The ship encountered a submarine somewhere in the South Pacific but escaped unharmed. After thirty days, the voyage arrived in New Guinea and in about a week he was sent to the front lines. He was assigned a rifle and had become a sharpshooter in his unit. He fought in several different parts of New Guinea, one being Starvation Hill where he went seven days without food. Food was being dropped to them from planes, but the enemy was intercepting it. Finally, a reconnaissance plane dropped candy bars and he was able to eat something. He served on many reconnaissance missions where he crawled behind enemy lines to find out what they were up to. Killing had become his job and he had no feelings left. He felt like a machine. His leg was severely wounded by flying shrapnel from an artillery shell and he spent two weeks in the hospital before being released back to the battlefield. The Northern Part of Luzon was the next stop and he had gotten so used to being hot, he was now freezing. The was ended with the atomic bomb being dropped but the fighting continued for two weeks. He then spent a month in Japan pulling MP duty for four hours each day before coming home. December 25, 1945, he returned to San Francisco and had a large Christmas dinner on Angel Island. He was discharged from El Paso, TX, hired a cab with five others to bring them to Memphis, hitchhiked to Nashville and then Knoxville before taking a bus to Johnson City where he hired another cab to take him home. His Dad opened the door to him in the early morning hours and didn't recognize him, the cab driver called out that he had brought his son home. He began working with his Dad building houses after only a day and a half being home. Mr. Elliott fought in ten major battles during WWII and earned medals for Combat Infantryman Badge, Sharpshooter, American Theater, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation, Purple Heart and Victory Medal.
    Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Friday, June 25, 2021 at Roselawn Memory Gardens.

    Earnest married Hazel Lucille Blevins on 16 Feb 1946 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Hazel (daughter of Emory J. Blevins and Judneal Laws) was born on 11 Sep 1924 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 2022 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bumpass Cove Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Pauline Marie Elliott Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 13 Apr 1927 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 1999 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  Elsie Frances Elliott Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 6 May 1930 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Feb 1996 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1)

  8. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1)

  9. 10.  Glenn Elliott Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born about 1939 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 2022 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died:
    ERWIN - Mr. Glen Elliott, age 82, Erwin, passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.
    Glen was a native of Washington County and the son of the late James and Pearl Treadway Elliott. He was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Keplinger Elliott, siblings, Earnest Elliott, Blain Elliott Raymond Elliott, Virginia Tipton, Frances Berry, Pauline Henley, and Nellie Robintte and son-in-law, Mitchell Bennett.
    Glen was of the Christian faith. He was one of the most giving and loving men, helping others even if they didn’t ask.
    He was a Machinist, having his own shop, and could fix anything. When no one else could fix it, he could.
    He loved his family and loved spending time with them.
    Survivors include his three daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Mike Lowe, Lisa Bennett, Ouita and Chris Lands; grandchildren, Elliott Lowe, Hunter Lowe, Alex Lowe, Kauli Lowe, Josh Bennett (Elizabeth), Jordan Bennett (Casey), Savannah Lands and Ella Lands; great-grandchildren Brayleigh, Raylan, Liliana, Colton and Wyatt; one sister Shirley Elliott and several nieces and nephews.
    A private graveside was held by the family.
    Pallbearers were grandsons, Elliott Lowe, Josh Bennett, Jordan Bennett, Hunter Lowe, Alex Lowe and son-in-law, Chris Lands.