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Earl Franklin Elliott

July 7, 1933 – Jan. 12, 2022

Earl Franklin Elliott, 88, passed away in his home Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and faithful companion dog, Sammy.

He was born on July 7, 1933 to Nancy (McCloud) and Orville Elliott.

Mr. Elliott was a lifelong resident of Crawfordsville and was the youngest of nine children. He enjoyed a long career in banking and retired from Montgomery Savings and Loan as President and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Elliott served on the boards of several Montgomery County nonprofit and civic organizations during his career and retirement. He was an active member of Kiwanis for over fifty years.

Mr. Elliott’s humor and joy for life will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-four years, Ruby (Barker) Elliott; their three treasured daughters, Jennifer Elliott (David) Meadows, Sarah (Mike) Elliott and Connie Elliott (Roy) Mills. Earl was an adored “Paps” to his 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was also a much-loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews, and was a cherished younger brother to older siblings. Mr. Elliott was a dear and special friend to his sisters in law and brothers in law.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Nancy Elliott; his eight siblings, Jack Elliott, Ruby Vaught, Harry Elliott, Bonnie Shea, Vivian Stewart, Doris Brier, Lois Rizzo and Wilma Vaught.

There will be a private family memorial at a future date. Arrangements are being made by Hunt and Son Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Earl and Ruby Elliott Fund at the Montgomery County Community Foundation. You are invited to sign the online guestbook, leave a condolence or share a memory at www.HUNTANDSON.com.