Robert Elliott

Robert G. Elliott, 74, of Charlevoix, passed away on July 22, 2015, and is at eternal rest with his Lord. He was born in Detroit on February 10, 1941, and served in the US Navy.

Bob married Carol Legg in Detroit on January 22, 1966. The couple moved to Charlevoix where they owned and operated Frank's Flower Shop and Greenhouse. They raised their family and were active in the community. Bob retired from Big Rock Power Plant in 2001. Bob and Carol enjoyed winters in Florida since their retirement.

Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and the outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Bob was involved in founding the local Big Brothers and Sisters, was part of a team for Habitat for Humanity for Humanity Blitz Build, volunteered as a cook for St. Mathew's House Kitchen for the homeless and needy in Naples, Fla., and traveled to Ethiopia on a mission trip to provide medical relief.

Bob was a member of the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix.

Bob is survived by his wife, Carol of Charlevoix; daughter, Shawn (Steve) Elliott Massa of Valparaiso, Ind.; son, Patrick (Ashlie) Elliott of Charlevoix; granddaughters, Elizabeth, Katherine, and Maddie; sister, Marion (Jim) Hajj-Behne of Glen Allen, Va.

Visitation will begin at 1 pm, Friday, July 24, 2015, at the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix where the funeral will begin at 2pm. The Reverend Chip Sauer will officiate. Following the funeral, military honors will be conducted by the Charlevoix Area Veterans in the church yard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix.