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Mr. Kenneth McKeller Elliott, Jr.
- BORN: August 17, 1947
- DIED: November 19, 2009
- LOCATION: Springfield, VA
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1500 West Braddock Road
Alexandria,
VA
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“I am so sorry to hear of Macks passing. He was a wonderful person and i just learned of this today Dec. 29. Mack was my instructor for my NRA...
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Sinkinson Richmond VA
“I was truly sorry to hear of Mack's passing. Please accept my condolences. Mack and I met at Vitro Corporation some 20 years ago and have been...
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Paul Kendall Ijamsville MD
“I remember "Dad" Elliott from my DeMolay days...
He was a terrific man, a great mentor to youth, and I want to wish his Tripp and the family my...
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Darren Williams Springfield VA
“I am very sorry to hear about Mack. I am a 1965 graduate of Lake Highlands High School in Dallas. Mack and I were friends there as we knew each...
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4 of 18 | Posted by: Tom Lockett Rowlett, TX
“Mack and I grew up two houses apart during High school. He was a great neighbor and a good friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him....
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5 of 18 | Posted by: Mike Costello
“Mack,
Your friends and former classmates from Lake Highlands will miss you.
I'm so glad we visited at the reunion this past September.
RIP my...
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6 of 18 | Posted by: Jim Reynolds Dallas, TX
“Mack was a great friend and supporter. At a time when VCDL led the push to enact firearms preemption, he and the brotherhood of VCDL doggedly...
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7 of 18 | Posted by: Colonel Dick Black (Ret.0 VA
“Tripp and family,
All of us who knew Mack from DeMolay and Freemasonry share our thoughts and prayers with you. If I didn't run in to him at a...
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8 of 18 | Posted by: Matt Szrmoski Lorton, VA
“Sorry for your loss. His memory will live on forever.
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9 of 18 | Posted by: Suze Lanier-Bramlett
“Tripp, Alice, Kiersten, Judy, Uncle Ken and family...we are so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man, we are sorry that we can not be there in...
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10 of 18 | Posted by: Keith and Lauren Bowen NC
“Dear Judy and family:
My deepest sympathy on your loss...Mack was truly one of a kind, and will be missed by anyone who knew him. Please know...
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11 of 18 | Posted by: Carolyn Kitty Chicago, IL
“I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss. His devout love for his country and his Masonic brethren reach far and wide. His...
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12 of 18 | Posted by: Brother Rob Allen
“May you all find comfort in your memories and warmth in the love of your friends.
Rick and I send the whole family our sympathy.
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13 of 18 | Posted by: Richard and Leslie Dey
“We send our deepest sympathy, many prayers and all our love.
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14 of 18 | Posted by: Randy and Nelda Carter FL
“Ed and I went to school with Helen and I was in their wedding. Ed and Mack were on the same ship, USS Caloosahatchee, 10 years apart. We met Judy...
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15 of 18 | Posted by: Ruth and Ed Gable Bethlehem PA
“Tripp and family. Please accept my sincere condolence on the loss of your Dad and my Brother. Mack was a great friend who taught me so much about...
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16 of 18 | Posted by: Mark Arbeen
“Dear Family
I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages...
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17 of 18 | Posted by: Mrs Sandi Watkins Bowie, MD
“My thoughts and prayers to your family.
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18 of 18 | Posted by: David Jesser
Mack Elliott, of Springfield, died 19 November, 2009.
Mack was born on 17 August, 1947 at Woodbury, New Jersey to Kenneth Sr. and Teno Elliott.
As a devoted husband, loving father, beloved brother, cherished son, adored grandfather, retired Naval Officer, respected Freemason and DeMolay Advisor, learned firearms instructor, and staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment, Mack touched the lives of so many.
Mack grew up in Dallas making him a lifelong Cowboys fan. He Joined the Navy out of High School and demonstrated his courage and patriotism later attending college (at North Carolina State University) and being commissioned. He retired from the Navy in 1986 as a Lieutenant Commander. He was a tireless supporter of Freemasonry and the Masonic youth groups, DeMolay and Job's Daughters. He later became involved in the movement to defend the rights of Virginians to keep and bear arms.
He is survived by Kenneth, Sr. and Virginia Elliott; his wife (and best friend), Judy Elliott; two sisters, Linda O'Neil and Karen Elliott; four children, Kenneth M. "Tripp" Elliott, III & Kiersten Maryott (children of Helen Elliott), John & Mark Sturman (sons of Judy Elliott); five grandchildren, Todd, Bryan & Megan Sturman, and Chapin & Keller Maryott (with Kenneth M. Elliott, IV being due in late March); and a house full of cats and dogs.
Services will be conducted on Monday, 23 November at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home 1500 West Braddock Road, Alexandria with Viewings from 2-4 pm as well as 6-7 pm. There will be a religious service at 7:00 pm and a Masonic Service at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.
A service will also be held on January 21st at Fort Myers to be followed by a graveside military burial at Arlington National Cemetary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
The March of Dimes (two of his grandsons were born two months premature)
www.marchofdimes.com
or
The Virginia Citizens Defense League (of which Mack was an avid supporter and served as an officer)
or
The Masonic Home of Virginia
Only the main photo has been provided by the family or the funeral home.
I am so sorry to hear of Macks passing. He was a wonderful person and i just learned of this today Dec. 29. Mack was my instructor for my NRA Instructor certification many years ago and we also attended Front Site together. A couple years ago Mack was my instructor again for my NRA Counselor certification. He was quite a great person and i will miss him. I met some of Macks family a few years ago for dinner also and they were all so nice. My thoughts and prayers go with the family.
Bill Sinkinson
Posted by: Bill Sinkinson Richmond, VA - Friend Dec 31, 2009
I was truly sorry to hear of Mack's passing. Please accept my condolences. Mack and I met at Vitro Corporation some 20 years ago and have been friends since that time. He was a great guy, always upbeat and enthusiastic about the future. Mack, we never made that last dinner I owed you, and we'll catch up on that one. God rest his soul.
Posted by: Paul Kendall Ijamsville, MD Dec 04, 2009
I remember "Dad" Elliott from my DeMolay days...
He was a terrific man, a great mentor to youth, and I want to wish his Tripp and the family my deepest condolences on your loss.
Posted by: Darren Williams Springfield, VA Dec 04, 2009
I am very sorry to hear about Mack. I am a 1965 graduate of Lake Highlands High School in Dallas. Mack and I were friends there as we knew each other for several years in the early 1960s. He attended our high school reunion in Dallas in September 2009. Not only was Mack Elliott there, but my friend Mack Elliott was there. Behind that rough-tough voice was my friend Mack. It may have been years, but it only seemed like days had passed since we last saw each other and we were able to visit a while. I was very happy to see him. Mack was independent, but anyone that wanted to be his friend, could be his friend. There is life after high school, but going back to a reunion allows us to visit without the pressures of high school or current business life. At our reunion, no one pulled rank and everyone was treated equally. I looked at our 1965 LHHS annual and Mack was a handsome fellow. To Mack’s family, I am truly sorry. To Mack, thank you for being there.
Tom Lockett
LHHS 1965
Posted by: Tom Lockett Rowlett, TX Nov 28, 2009
Mack and I grew up two houses apart during High school. He was a great neighbor and a good friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Fair winds and following seas to him and his family from a submariner and classmate. GOD BLESS!
Posted by: Mike Costello Nov 24, 2009
Mack,
Your friends and former classmates from Lake Highlands will miss you.
I'm so glad we visited at the reunion this past September.
RIP my friend,
Jim Reynolds
Posted by: Jim Reynolds Dallas, TX Nov 23, 2009
Mack was a great friend and supporter. At a time when VCDL led the push to enact firearms preemption, he and the brotherhood of VCDL doggedly pressed for a restoration of Virginians' rights under the 2nd Amendment. Mack succeeded and measurably improved the world. We will miss you buddy, and try to carry on where you left off. Many prayers for the family.
Posted by: Colonel Dick Black (Ret.0 Sterling, VA Nov 23, 2009
Tripp and family,
All of us who knew Mack from DeMolay and Freemasonry share our thoughts and prayers with you. If I didn't run in to him at a Masonic event I did at a gun show or NRA activity-he was everywhere! Your father spent many hours supporting organizations and teachings that he beleieved in. We wil all miss him.
Posted by: Matt Szrmoski Lorton, VA Nov 23, 2009
Sorry for your loss. His memory will live on forever.
Posted by: Suze Lanier-Bramlett Nov 23, 2009
Tripp, Alice, Kiersten, Judy, Uncle Ken and family...we are so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man, we are sorry that we can not be there in this time of sorrow for you all but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this tough time.
Much Love,
Keith and Lauren Bowen
Posted by: Keith and Lauren Bowen Winston Salem , NC Nov 23, 2009
Visitation:
November 23 2009
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Everly Wheatley Funeral Home
1500 W. Braddock Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22302
