Donald Lee Elliott, 72, of Lawrence, Indiana, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 3rd with his companion, Judith Ferguson, by his side. Born June 26th, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Lee and Dorothy Elliott. He was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School. He worked for Chrysler Corporation in Indianapolis for ten years before deciding to follow his passion for cars and started his career in automotive sales. Throughout the next several years he worked in sales management for Cross Country AMC, Johnny Kool Oldsmobile and Bob Powers Toyota, all in Indianapolis. In 1980 he opened his own auto dealership, Elliott’s Auto Sales and 4×4 Center which grew into a highly successful business until 2005, when sadly, Don lost his vision to Retinitis Pigmentosa, forcing his retirement. Don will always be remembered for his generous, kind, loving and compassionate spirit. He faced many health related obstacles in his later years, but through his faith, strength and courage he always maintained a positive outlook and his witty, fun-loving sense of humor filled everyone’s hearts with laughter. His greatest attribute was being a loving, devoted father and grandfather. His commitment to Faith, family and friends were most important in his life. He was a member of the Bridge Ministries. He was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and NASCAR and dearly loved all the family pets.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Taylor Carson. He is survived by his sister, Sandee Brooks; brother, Bob (Marge) Elliott; daughters, Tammy (Scott) Ellingwood and Sherry Carson (John Fogleman); two grandsons, Blake Reckley and Jordan Carson; two nieces and two nephews.
Visitation is Saturday August 15, 2:00pm-5:00pm at Harry W. Moore, 8151 Allisonville Road 46250. Private Services to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bosma Enterprises, 8020 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46268