John Elliott

(From Parker Mortuary)

John Scott Elliott, 62, of Carl Junction, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with COVID.

John was born July 20, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Dr. Raymond and Mildred Lois (Lane) Elliott. He was raised in the Wichita area, graduating from Wichita Southeast High School in 1976.

John married Janet M. Lane on January 27, 1979 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Together they had three beloved daughters, Ashley, Caitlin and Megan. John and Janet shared 42 precious years together before his passing.

John has always worked in the auto industry, holding several positions in sales, management, finance and most recently as the General Manager of Skyway Buick GMC. John spent 28 years at Roper Auto Group and also worked for Max Motors Nevada and Frank Fletcher Toyota. John took great pride in his work and was very dedicated to his customers, considering each of them family.

John had a smile that could light up the room and he never met a stranger. He loved to sing in the car, sledding, cooking breakfasts for his family, working in the yard and just being plain silly. John was sure to show the girls what unconditional love was and he lived life to the fullest. He cherished the time spent and memories created with his wife, daughters, family, and friends. To know John was to love him, and he will be greatly missed by all.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Elliott.

John is lovingly survived by his wife, Janet; daughters, Ashley Elliott and Michael Cline, Caitlin Elliott and Megan Elliott; brother, Donald Elliott; sister, Betty Elliott; six grandpups; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; together with many extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Parker Mortuary with Pastor Rick Flinn officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The American Cancer Society, in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary.