Mr. Willis Leon Elliott, age 63, of Keithville, La., died Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
Mr. Elliott was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Mississippi County, the son of T.W. Elliott and Nellie Melvin Elliott. He was formerly of Forrest City, was a heavy equipment operator, was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a Baptist.
Mr. Elliott is survived by two sons; four brothers, David Elliott of Columbia, Miss., George Elliott of Forrest City, Pete Elliott of Mo. and Buddy Elliott of Kentucky; two sisters, Martha and Nancy; and several other family members.
Visitation for Mr. Elliott will be held on Friday, June 18, 2004, at Stevens Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2004, graveside at 10:30 a.m., at Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City.