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  • Visitation

    Memorial Visitation

    Saturday, December 30, 2023

    10:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

  • Service

    Memorial Service

    Saturday, December 30, 2023

    12:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Charles A. “Charlie” Elliott, 69, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

    He was born on September 29, 1954, in Bedford, IN, to Arnold V. “Vance” and Myra (nee Puckett) Elliott. On July 23, 1976, he married Robin Haberer, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Pocahontas, IL.

    Charlie grew up in Southern Indiana and graduated from Orleans High School in 1972, where he was a standout athlete and on the sectional championship basketball team. After high school, Charlie relocated to Pocahontas, IL, where he moved to attend Greenville College. After leaving Greenville College, Charlie began his career in “train-wrecking”. He worked his way up to superintendent for Hulcher before buying his first business, Elliott Crane Service, which he later sold to allow more time with his family. Charlie then began his second business, Elliott Truck and Tire Service, which he owned and operated for about 30 years, the last decade with his son, until he retired in 2016.

    Charlie was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and the Masonic Lodge in Pocahontas. Charlie enjoyed playing euchre, spending time with his family, especially his kids and grandkids – who affectionately called him “Geo” and being his wife’s Uber driver to local Goodwill stores.

    An outgoing, charismatic, and social person, Charlie enjoyed being around people and telling stories of his train wrecking days. He was a family man, being very close with his parents and siblings who live in Orleans, IN and spoke with them almost daily. Charlie was a protector of his loved ones, a family man, and spent his recent years dedicated to his wife, kids, and grandkids. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

    He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Dale Haberer; nephew, Nathan Elliott; sisters-in-law, Peggy Haberer, Kathy Haberer; and brother-in-law, Larry Haberer.

    Charlie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Robin Elliott, of Highland, IL; parents, Vance and Myra Elliott; mother-in-law, Jackie Haberer; children, Adam (Emily Casper) Elliott, of Pocahontas, IL, Elise (Aaron) Griffith, of Sorento, IL, Hannah (Tyler) Isaak, of St. Jacob, IL; grandchildren, Kase Griffith, Waylon Isaak, a granddaughter arriving in March of 2024; siblings, Brent (Paula) Elliott, of Orleans, IN, Wendy (Simon) Sprigler, of Orleans, IN; brothers-in-law, Joe Haberer, of Highland, IL, John Haberer, of Pocahontas, IL; uncle, Bill (Lynn) Puckett, of Orleans, IN; many beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

    Memorial donations may be made to the Pocahontas Food Pantry or the Bond County Law Enforcement Association to benefit “Shop with a Cop”.

    Memorial Visitation: Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

    Memorial Service: Saturday, December 30, 2023, 12:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

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7 Condolences
 
  1. Carolyn A Masterson / December 28, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    My condolences to the Ellott family! Charlie will be missed by everyone who knew him!

  2. Lora Reynolds / December 28, 2023 at 9:25 pm

    I remember Charlie from high school. He was a very nice person. My sincere condolences to his parents and siblings. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  3. Darin Fries / December 29, 2023 at 12:13 pm

    My condolences to the Elliott family. It was truly a pleasure working with Charlie at Hulcher Services. We had many many good times together. RIP Charlie!

  4. Becky / December 30, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    My condolence to your family. Your family has always been close knit and you will be there for each other.

  5. Cindy Pierce / December 30, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    Robin, Rick and I are so sad to hear about Charlie. You and your family have been in our thoughts & prayers.

  6. Stephen & Linda Sidwell / December 30, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    Our most sincere condolences to the entire family. May a lifetime of love and happy memories provide comfort for you all in the coming days.

  7. KrisRutz / January 1, 2024 at 8:38 pm

    Wow…this is hard to believe! Charlie was the rock of his family always had a joke or something funny to tell! I remember when Adam was little and Uncle Joe and I used to babysit so his parents could go out on a date once in a while! Charlie was always supporting us girls at Lenjos playing softball with Peg Kathy and Robin and me! Remembering all the Haberer get togethers…and Pocky homecomings and Jackie knicknaming me lil🐸! Your family will always be in my heart and in my prayers during this difficult time! Love you all…Kris (Rench) Rutz😢🥰❤️🙏

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