Wilbur “Gene” Elliott

Wilbur “Gene” Elliott, 69 of Salem, died Tuesday June 30, 2020, at The Salem Crossing in Salem.

He was born Nov. 19, 1950, in Paoli, to Allen and Laura Ann Smith Elliott. Wilbur married Barbara Cooper on June 30, 1972 and she survives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Edward Lee Elliott.

Wilbur was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Paoli. He was a Paoli High School graduate of 1968 and attended Northwood Institute.

He retired from Verizon in Salem. Gene enjoyed old cars and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors in addition to his spouse, Barbara, include son, Josh (Tedda) Elliott of Seymour; brother, Paul (Rhonda) Elliott of West Baden; sisters, Mary Jane Hounshell of Orleans and Nancy Elliott of Muncie; half-brother, Marlin (Mary) Dillard of Green River, Wyoming; half-sister, Tanya Dillard of French Lick; two grandsons, Bryce Hunter and Cooper Matthew Elliott.

Funeral Services will be held Monday July 6, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday July 5, 2020, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, located at 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN. Interment will follow in the Stampers Creek Cemetery.

Pastor Gary Swick will officiate.

Online Condolences may be made at DillmanScottFuneralHome@yahoo.com

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