James “Jim” Robert Elliott, 98, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas. Jim was born on December 9, 1918 in Olla, Louisiana to the late M.A. Elliott, Sr. and Kate Presridge Elliott.
Jim worked with the Little League Baseball Program in the 1950’s and 1960’s. He was active with Boy Scouts Troop 53, was a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church of Nederland and he served his country proudly in the United States Navy.
Jim is survived by his sons, Mike Elliott and wife Enda of Silsbee, Texas and Larry Elliott and wife Gail of Stuart, Florida; daughter, Rhetta Parette and husband Robert of Rogers, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Elliott, Michele Armand, Lara Harvill, April Coquis, Rachel Courts and Brittany Parette, Amy Parette and; two great-granddaughters, six great-grandsons; sister, Frances Lindsey of Lafayette, Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sybil Elliott; son, Ricky Elliott; daughter, Marsha Elliott Courts and his son-in-law, Harry Courts.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at First United Methodist Church Nederland with the Reverend Wayne Flowers presiding.
Online guest registry is available at www.melancons.org