Eugene "Gene" Wesley Elliott's obituary , Passed away on August 15, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

Eugene "Gene" Wesley Elliott

July 15, 1926 - August 15, 2025 (99 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Eugene "Gene" Wesley Elliott's obituary , Passed away on August 15, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina

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Eugene "Gene" Wesley Elliott

July 15, 1926 - August 15, 2025 (99 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

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Eugene Wesley Elliott Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eugene Wesley Elliott of Hickory, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eugene left this world on August 15, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernon C. Elliott and Maude Fowler Elliott; his wife Mary Lee H. Elliott; and his siblings, Vernon, Norman, Donald Elliott and Frances Younts.

He is survived by: his children, Bunny Reid (Coy) of Conover and Barry Elliott (Renee) of Tampa, FL; his grandsons, Jason Reid, Sean Reid, Cory Reid of Conover and Justin Elliott of Tampa, FL; his great grandchildren, Carson Reid, Bryson Kirby, Chase Reid, Tyler Reid, Cole Reid, Coy Daniel Reid of Conover, Courtney Reid, Sydney Reid, Tori Reid and Ally Reid of Conover; and his great great grandchild Avie Reid of Conover. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, General Fund, 80 Twenty-Eighth St. N.W., Hickory, N.C., 28601. Keep Eugene "Gene"'s legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory



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Catawba Memorial Park
3060 US-70, Hickory, NC 28602

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