Donald P. "Don" Elliott Obituary (1936 - 2014)

Donald P. "Don" Elliott, 78, of Pana, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 in Pana Community Hospital. He was born March 30, 1936 in Pana, the son of Floyd Arnold Genevieve Lagant Elliott. Don served his country in the U. S. Army. Don retired from Firestone, where he worked in shipping receiving. He loved fishing, socializing, and reminiscing, and was a die-hard Cardinal fan. He was also a member of the Pana Eagles #4109; Pana Elks #1261; Pana Moose #1015; Pana Sportsman's Club. Don married Hazel Lorene Pope on May 31, 1975. She preceded him on March 2, 2002. He is survived by children: Donald Elliott, California; Phillip Elliott, California; Jeffrey Elliott, California; Joseph Elliott, California; and Mickey Bradley husband Charles, Pana, IL; 3 grandchildren: Becky Brenden Bone husband Keith, Minnesota; Chad Brenden wife Stephanie, Pawnee, IL; Joey Ferreri fiance Shelly, Taylorville, IL; 6 great grandchildren: Paxton Brenden, Ryan Brenden, Callum Bone, Ian Bone, Gavin Bone, Ebin Bartimus. Besides his wife, he was preceded by his parents; great-grandson, Rex Brenden; 1 brother 3 sisters. Funeral Information Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Hubner officiating. Burial will be in Twin Pines Cemetery, Pana with graveside military rites by Pana Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.