Richard Duane Elliott
August 31, 1931 ~ November 10, 2011
Richard Duane Elliott, 80 of Bradford died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Kindred Hospital, Peoria. He was born August 31, 1931 in Peoria County, Illinois to Dale and Lela (Williams) Elliott. He married Barbara I. Meehan June 8, 1977 in Macomb, IL she survives. Also surviving one son, Ronald D. Elliott of Bradford; four step-children; 2 grandchildren, Brycelyn & Brody Elliott both of Bradford; Sister, Pat Maddux of Des Moines, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Donald Elliott and daughter Reba Elliott. He was the owner and operator of Elliott Farm Drainage. He farmed and operated a trucking business. Lifetime member of Bradford American Legion #445, Kewanee V.F.W. #8078, 44 year member of 40 & 8, 42 year member of Wyoming Masonic Lodge #479, Mohammed Shiners, Bartonville, IL. He served his country as a CPL in the Marines during the Korean Conflict and was in Korea for one year. Graveside services will be next weekend Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Osceola Cemetery, rural Bradford. Members of Bradford American Legion will officiate and accorded military rites. A celebration of RD''s life will be after the graveside service at the Bradford American Legion #445 from 2-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial maybe directed to Bradford American Legion #445, Bradford Fire Department or Bradford Rescue Squad.
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