Harold R. "Dick" Elliott

Age 90, late of Benton, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Skyline Medical Center, Nashville, TN surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Patoka, IN, raised in Princeton, IN, and lived in Benton, IL for many years. Harold was a Carpenter for Union Local # 1889 and retired after 30 years of dedicated service. A very proud United States Army Veteran. Life member and past Commander of Will County Council of American Legions, and life member of Lockport VFW Post #5788. A 1951 graduate of Princeton High School in Indiana.
Preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Edith (Nee Shroyer) Elliott 2001; his daughter, Becky Bowen 2019; his son-in-law, Jeff Bowen 2022; his brother Bob Elliott; his sister Linda Wright; and his parents, Clarence and Martha (Nee Hunt) Elliott.
Survived by his wife, Sue (Nee Doke) Palmer Elliott; his devoted children,
Dale Elliott, and Cindy (Tim) Coleman; three cherished grandchildren, Dakota (Chris) Pahr, Austin Bowen, and Chance (Jade) Bowen; five great grandchildren; sisters Mary Tingler, Janet Douglas, Sandy Elliott and Donna (Donnie) White; and numerous cherished family members and friends. A special thank you to his step-daughter Maxine Palmer for providing her loving care during his last few years. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lockport American Legion Post #18 or the Lockport VFW Post #5788 in Harold's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 10:00am until time of Funeral Service at 11:00am. Interment following service at Mount Vernon Memorial Estates, Lemont.