Elliott Franklin Choate

Jan 31st, 1989 - Nov 4th, 2014
6 Guests

Visitation:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Sun, Nov. 9th, 2014 12:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM

Service:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Sun, Nov. 9th, 2014 2:00 PM

Herrin- Elliott Franklin Choate, age 25, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.

Elliott was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 31, 1989, the son of David Wayne and Violet (Walker) Choate. He worked as a lineman and trainer at Aisin Manufacturing in Marion. Elliott was a United States Army Veteran.

Survivors include his parents- David and Violet Choate of Herrin

Brother- Logan Choate of Herrin

Grandmother- Doris Walker of Herrin

Six Aunts- Sandra and Curt Haught of Stiritz

Kathy and Sam English of Herrin

Leah Walker and friend Ken Alexander of Carterville

Robin Price of Carterville

Tina and Chris Odum of Pittsburg

Renee and Jim Griffin of Carterville

Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather- Frank Walker Jr., and his paternal grandmother- Maxine Choate.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Tim Dame officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herrin’s American Legion and VFW Posts with assistance from the United States National Guard. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until 2:00pm on Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Marion VFW Post 1301 and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com

6 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Gwen Norton

    From: WEST FRANKFORT, Illinois

    Date: November 6, 2014

    I am so sorry for your loss, my son is Elliott’s friend. I only talked to him a couple of times in the last month but he seemed to be a wonderful young man. I found out that I had worked with his Grandfather Frank at Orpack. His Grandpa will welcome with loving arms and comfort him. I am praying for your family to find comfort during this time of great loss. Your sons have help my son so very much and we are thankful. God Bless you.

  • Guest: Misty Porter

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: November 7, 2014

    I am lost for words. It seems like yesterday, we were in the gym of the elementary school hugging each other scared of the tornado warning. A couple more years past and we were in the 5th grade and you made an awesome potato invention.

    After all these years, I never forgot the little things that made ya the best. I saw ya a couple months ago, ya seemed happy. Even had your shoes tied that weird way, we use too laughed at! I wish ya had said something to me, maybe I could have done something to help.

    I will always love ya Elliott! Gone way to soon! I hope ya have found peace and happiness!

    My thoughts and prayers are with his family!

  • Guest: Heather McLaren

    From: Zeigler, Illinois

    Date: November 7, 2014

    My condolences to your family. Elliott was a true hero.

  • Guest: Ruth Forquer

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: November 7, 2014

    I am sorry for your loss my heart is hurting for you and your family.

  • Guest: Sheila Scillufo

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: November 8, 2014

    Sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family during this time.

  • Guest: Sandra

    From: West Frankfort, Illinois

    Date: November 8, 2014

    Elliott, I’ll always remember the times we used to tease each other at work. You were such a great guy, I’ll never forget our talk that night. Wish I could have done something more. Rest in peace, friend.