The Rushville Republican<br>Mon Sep 19, 2011<br><br>RUSHVILLE &#8212; Ronald Kent 'Ronny' Elliott, 75, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 at Henry County Hospital.<br><br>He was born June 15, 1936 in Knightstown, the son of Freeman and Corrine (Pettit) Elliott.<br><br>Ronny
 had been a lifelong resident of Knightstown and had served on the 
Knightstown Town Board. He graduated from Knightstown High School in 
1954 and married Erma E. McRoberts Dec. 29, 1956. He retired from 
Chrysler Corporation in 1991 after 37 years of service. He was a member 
of Knightstown Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon and was a
 former member of the Eagles Lodge at New Castle. He enjoyed cutting 
wood, playing cards, golfing and joking around with his friends and 
family. He also enjoyed bowling and traveling to Chicago for tourneys. 
Following retirement he restored his 1955 Chevy. Most of all, he enjoyed
 spending time with his family.<br><br>Ronny leaves to cherish his 
memory five daughters, Cindy (Marvin) Rees of Glenwood, Cynthia (Mike) 
Gasper of Westport, Rhonda (Anthony) Tompkins of Shirley, Melissa 
Elliott of Knightstown and Natalie Elliott of Knightstown; a son, Kevin 
(Pam) Elliott of Ogden; 13 grandchildren, Brad Elliott of Shirley, 
Jessica (David) Raynard of Indianapolis, Britney Tompkins of Lewisville,
 Paul Gasper of Westport, Krista (Randy) Gilbert of Anderson, Katie 
Tompkins of Greenfield, Corrine Rees of Glenwood, Jake Tompkins of 
Shirley, Loys Rees of Glenwood, Abby Moles of Knightstown, Cordell 
Dickerson of New Castle, Solomon Rees of Glenwood and Gavin Elliott of 
Knightstown; two great-grandchildren, Sierra Gilbert of Anderson and 
Waylon Key of Greenfield; several nieces and nephews.<br><br>Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Erma E. Elliott on Aug. 21, 2011; a brother, 
Freeman DeWayne 'Dee' Elliott.<br><br>Services
 will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral 
Service Knightstown Chapel with Richard Thayer officiating.<br><br>Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery.<br><br>Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.<br><br>Memorial
 contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Knightstown 
Christian Church, Henry County Hospice or American Heart Association 
with envelopes available at the funeral home.<br><br>Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com.