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ELLIOTT -- Arthur H. Elliott, Jr., 83, husband, father, grandfather, and long time resident of Albuquerque, born February 20, 1927 in Washington, OK, passed away on August 3, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Willadean; children, Arthur Jerome Elliott and wife Terry Lea, Alan Lee "Hoot" Elliott and wife Anna Marie, Dianne Elliott Jones and husband Ron, Brenda Darlene Minor and husband Roger, and Rick D. Elliott and wife Patti; grandchildren, Loretta, Rebecca, Miranda, LeeAnna, Susan, Deanna, B.J., Amber, Stephen, Scott, Jonn, Ryan, Brandon, Rick J., and Amy; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Lillard Berry and wife Shirley and Herman Berry and wife Nina; nieces, Judi Long and Donna Norton; and many extended family members. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents Arthur H. Elliott Sr. and Beulah Arsena Mackey Elliott and his brother Minford Elliott. He was drafted into the US Army during WWII as a senior in high school serving with the 3rd Army in Germany. Arthur returned home and finished his senior year at Konawa High School. Following his graduation he enrolled and attended A & M Mechanical School for refrigeration and heating. While attending A & M Mechanical School he and Willadean Hood were married on April 15, 1949 in Ada, OK. In 1950 he returned to service with the National Guard during the Korean conflict at the rank of MGST of the 45th infantry. Arthur is a 2nd generation Mason. He joined at the Grand Lodge AF & AM in Holdenville, OK. He and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1962. Arthur joined the Local 412 Pipe Fitters union in 1962 and retired in 1993. After retirement he worked as a security escort with ADC Limited Security CO. for Sandia National Labs until 2008. Arthur was very proud of his family and will be remembered as a devoted family man. His family would like to give a special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the ICU at Presbyterian Hospital. Friends are welcome to visit French, Lomas location, on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at French, Lomas location, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday August, 9, 2010 with burial taking place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30pm. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to American Heart Association of NM 2201 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Arthur at: www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Fri August 06, 2010