Mr. Jerry Eugene Elliott, Sr.

February 3, 1942 - October 28, 2020

The passing of Mr. Jerry Eugene Elliott, Sr., age 79, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Duke University Medical Hospital, is being announced by his loving and devoted wife Shirley Elliott. Jerry Elliott, Sr. was born to the late Luvenia Elliott and Hazel Thomas on February 3, 1942 in Durham, North Carolina. Jerry was educated in Durham City Schools. He was the sole proprietor of Elliott's Concrete. At a young age, Jerry became a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Jerry was married to his loving wife, Shirley Hoskins Elliott, for 58 years. Together, they were parents to four wonderful children, Valerie Anthony, Jerry Elliott, Jr. Kevin Elliott and Deatrice Elliott. Jerry enjoyed listening to old gospel music, watching westerns, playing golf with his friends and watching it on television. Jerry always looked forward to the trips he and Shirley took before he became unable to do so. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Jerry was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Elliott, Jr.; three brothers, Larry Elliott, Willie Elliott and Jodie Elliott; and a sister, Naomi Thompson. Jerry leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shirley; daughters, Valerie Anthony of Durham, Deatrice Elliott of Granville County and Anita Elliott of Durham; son, Kevin Elliott, Sr. (Dawn) of Durham; sisters, Teresa Scarlett (Sam), Elaine Mayo (Terry) of Greensboro and Diane Spencer of Durham; brothers, Johnny Elliott (Alice) of Montgomery, AL, Bernard Elliott, Alvin Elliott (Sabrina), Frankie Elliott and Milton Elliott (Sabrina); twelve grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and friends. A Service of Celebration has been scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2020, at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1311 Morehead Ave., Durham, North Carolina 27707. The family will assemble for a visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, followed by the celebration service, at 12:00 respectively, with Pastor Fredrick A. Davis delivering the eulogy. Mr. Jerry Eugene Elliott, Sr. will be laid to rest in Glennview Memorial Park.