Wayne Elliott Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wayne L. Elliott, “ Boozie”, age 80 of Falmouth, surrounded by family passed peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty nine years, Betty R. Elliott in March, 2003. Born on March 29, 1932 in Pendleton County, he was the son of the late Ernest Elliott and the late Jesse Cookendorfer Elliott Richie. He retired from the Sysco Company in Cincinnati, OH, and he was a member of the Hardin- Browning Post #109. He is survived by two sons, Anthony "Tony" (Kelly) Elliott of Bellevue, KY and Mike (Patty) of Foster, KY; and one daughter, Angela (Glen) Jones of Rockfield, KY. In addition to his children, he is survived by seven grandchildren: Josh, Dustin, Heather, Missy, Felicia, Brittney and Cody along with nine great-grand-children. "Boozie" as known to his many friends was an avid pool player and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a gunner and spoke of his around the world trip on the USS Owen. In addition to his family he leaves behind a large extended family and a host of friends. Following the death of his wife, he spent his golden years cheering on the UK wildcats, enjoying his great-grandchildren, and reading at the Pendleton County Library. He was a quiet man with a large heart who always thought about others before himself. As quietly as he lived, he passed, but left behind many who loved and cared for him.

Wayne Elliott

March 29, 1932 - December 2, 2012