Obituary

James Ray Elliott, 63, of Milton, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at his residence.  Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton.  Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.  He was born March 1, 1945, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late, Elwood and Dorothy Connor.  He served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam as a Combat Medic and was a prisoner of war.  He retired form the Army in 1980.  After serving his county he worked for Exxon as a Safety Controller where he retired.  He was a member of the America Legion Post 139 who will be performing military graveside rights.  He was also a member of the Guyandotte VFW Post 9738.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  He will always be remembered for his smile.  He leaves behind his loving wife, Sherry Cupp Elliott; one daughter, Charlotte Pierce of Portsmouth, OH; one son, James “Junior” Elliott Jr.; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; four sisters, Betty Burgess of California, Roberta Steele of Michigan, Sandy Settler of Florida and Linda Selvadge of Texas; one brother, Jim Daniels of Milton.  Friends may visit from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton.