1SG (Ret) Rudolph Eugene Elliott, Jr.

Rudolph Eugene Elliott, Jr., son of the late Rudolph Eugene Elliott, Sr. and Gladys (Washington) Elliott, was born July 25, 1950 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Rudolph grew up in Winchester, Virginia and attended Douglas High School and graduated from Handley High School in Winchester. On March 19, 1968, during the Vietnam Era, Rudolph enlisted in the United States Army. During his 24 year career, he served as a fire fighter, drill sergeant, and Deputy Fire Chief of Fort Leonard Wood. He earned the rank of 1st Sergeant and went to Desert Storm before retiring in 1992. For his faithful service, Rudolph earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: 2 Bronze Star Medals, Meritorious Service Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal 2/3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon Numeral 3, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service 2/1 Service Star, Southwest Asia Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. He loved being in the Army and training soldiers. On January 10, 1969, Rudolph was united in marriage to Chrissandra Long in Winchester, Virginia. They shared many wonderful memories and years together and were blessed with five children: Rudolph Bart, Tony, Kris, Titus and Cassandra. After retiring from the military, Rudolph worked several different jobs. He worked for Boys and Girls Town in St. James, Missouri and he enjoyed mentoring kids. Since the age of 16, Rudolph has been a member of the “Virginia Lancer Drum Bugle Corp”. He was also a member of the VFW and the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob of the United States of America. Rudolph passed away at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at his home having attained the age of 60 years, 2 months and 3 days. Rudolph will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by his wife: Chris; five children: Rudolph Bart Elliott, Tony Elliott and Kris Elliott all of St. Robert, Titus Elliott of Lebanon and Cassandra Childress of Springfield; seven siblings: Larry Elliott, Barbara Walker and Narcissus Shields all of Winchester, Virginia, Jonathan Elliott of Sterling, Virginia, Anna Curry of Hagerstown, Maryland, Felicia Boles of Charlotte, North Carolina and Sylvia Washington of Baltimore, Maryland; 16 grandchildren; 3 great granddaughters; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Rudolph was preceded in death by two great grandsons: Avant and Ahmir Elliott-Williams. Graveside services with military honors were held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, October 1, 2010 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Fort Leonard Wood with Cynthia Harris officiating. Serving as escorts and providing military honors was the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Rudolph Elliott and may be left at the funeral home.

1SG (Ret) Rudolph Eugene Elliott, Jr.

July 25, 1950 - September 28, 2010