Benny Ray Elliott

Benny Ray Elliott age 81, of Hiddenite, passed away after a period of declining health at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. He was born to the late Roy and Ruby McLain Elliott in Iredell County. During his working career he worked in furniture and at the Hiddenite Mine where he gave tours of the mine. Benny enjoyed sports, but mostly Baseball and the Atlanta Braves. In his early years he loved horses, and later on enjoyed gardening.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers: Ervin Elliott, Harold Elliott, Charles Lee Elliott, and Everette Elliott, two sisters: Evia Estes and Shirley Bustle.

Those left to cherish Mr. Elliott’s memory is two daughters: Rhonda Wallace (Michael), Keri Revens (Steve), three grandchildren: Curtis Wallace (Jessica), Jessie Parson (Brandon), Noah Revens, five great grandchildren: Hadley, Huntley, Briar Parson, Colton, and Raelynn Wallace, one sister Valley Ingram (Ray), one brother Kutteh Elliott, and a number of nieces, nephews, and special friends.

A visitation for Benny will be held Thursday June 29, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm at White Plains Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held Thursday June 29, 2023, at 6:00 pm at White Plains Baptist Church. Rev. Tony Daniels will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alexander County Parks and Rec. Department for Kids in need, to be able to play sports, at 151 West Main Avenue Taylorsville, NC 28681.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com