David Ray Elliott (1930 - 2011)

Born 1 Jun 1930 in Charlotte, NC

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Died 7 Nov 2011 at about age 81 in Gastonia, NC

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Biography

From obituary, November 8, 2011, Gastonia Gazette.

GASTONIA - David Ray Elliott, 81, died Nov. 7, 2011, after a full life and a three year bout with cancer.

Ray was born the son of John David and Lura Annie Tarlton Elliott.

He is survived by his wife and great helpmate Ruth, to whom he was married fifty two wonderful years; their children Eric, Elisa, and Amy; eldest daughter Regina Ray (Gina) Strumpf; sister Hazel Doster; children in law, Laura, Nelson, and Alan; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A 1949 graduate of Charlotte Tech High School, Ray grew up with his four older sisters. Velma, Helen, and Clyde Annie would later predecease him. In 1950 Ray went to work for "Esso," Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, but within the year the Korean War led him to serve in the US Army from 1950 53. Ray returned to employment with Esso (now known as "Exxon") for the next thirty three years, covering many assignments in many locations in jobs ranging from gasoline truck driver to top sales positions in petroleum marketing. He was a Lions Club president and a Master Mason and member of First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. An avid Master Gardener, he loved spending time outdoors. He was a great card player, both the old fashioned kind and by computer. He loved the game of golf. He loved words, both in public speaking and sales, and enough to instill in his kids an appreciation of poetry as bed-time reading. He worked hard at and took great joy in watching and supporting his children and grandchildren grow and develop. He and his family would to like to thank his doctors, caregivers, family and friends who supported him with kindness and patience in the time of his extended illness.

Ray asked that memorials be made in his name to Gaston Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or your favorite garden spot of beauty.

The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. just prior to the funeral at 2 p.m. at McEwen Funeral Home at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Burial at Sharon Memorial Park will be immediately after the service.

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