James Clyde Elliott, Jr., D.D.S.
July 27, 1941 ~ July 16, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
James Clyde Elliott, Jr., 78, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late James Clyde Elliott, Sr. and Eva Armstrong Elliott.
Dr. Elliott served in his general dental practice in Asheville from 1970 until his retirement in 2018. He truly loved his profession for all those years. He was a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill (’63) and UNC School of Dentistry (’68), serving as the Senior Class President. Dr. Elliott served in the US Army Dental Corps where he received accommodations for establishing a Department of Pedodontics. He was active in local, state and national dental societies. He contributed to his profession having been President of the North Carolina Dental Society and the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners. Dr. Elliott was a Fellow of the International College of Dentists; the American College of Dentists and the Academy of Dentistry International. He also received the Distinguished Service Award-Dental Alumni Association, UNC School of Dentistry. He was a former staff member and Chief of the Dental Section of Memorial Mission Hospital.
Jim was a member of Central United Methodist Church. He spent his free time gardening, growing orchids, working with stained glass, traveling, setting up his train collection around Christmas and enjoying time with his dogs. Jim loved hearing about his grandsons’ activities and his face always lit up when his children and grandchildren arrived at his door.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Anne Graham Elliott; two daughters, Sheila E. Parker and her husband, Joe, of Gainesville, VA and their sons, Joseph and William; and Shannon E. Kranyik and her husband, David, of Apex, NC and their son, Elliott, and is also survived by a brother, Gilbert M. Elliott and his wife, Joanne, of Asheville.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday at Calvary Churchyard in Fletcher.
Dr. Elliott will lie in state at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday. Masks are required at the funeral home and requested at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, PO Box 8195, Asheville, NC 28814.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: July 20, 2020 11:00 am
Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Prayers for peace for Anne, Sheila, Shannon and family.
To Ann and family, we went thru Lee Edwards High School with Ann and Jimmy. You both were good friends and the girls started out working for us at TCBY years ago,while still in high school. We pray God’s blessings on your family during these difficult times . Bill and Mary Dot
Gil and Jo Ann Elliott
Jim had a distinguished career, dedicated to his career. His wife, Anne, Sheila, Shannon, and their families are certainly in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Elliott will always have a special place in my heart. I enjoyed working with him and thought of him not only as my employer, but my friend. He always treated me with kindness and value, and thanked me everyday we worked together. He was very passionate about his patients and loved his profession. He was a hard worker and he loved his family and dogs. I miss him often. My prayers to Anne and the family. I know Bella will miss him too.
A truly incredible and wonderful dentist. He was there for me since 1975 and over the years we talked about a lot of things but, mostly about our dogs. I miss Dr. Elliot and my deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
The loss of our dentist for so many years also leaves me feeling I’ve lost a good friend. His professional standards were the highest, and his contributions to the wellbeing of many were enormous. He will be greatly missed. As he kindly wrote me after my husband’s death, I now write about him: “He was a good man – I liked him.”
My sincere condolences to the family.
Jo Price
We are so very sorry for your loss. I’ll remember the Christmas Eve visits with your dad, playing the fun games! Love to you all.
Love Amy and Ed
Anne, So sorry for your loss. Dr. Elliott was my dentist for at least 30 years. He will be missed.
Oh, my, Elliiott family… I am so sorry. Just heard Monday at 10:30! I would have been there. What fun we’ve shared since chapel hill and ft huachuca. You all are a part of me. I shall be in touch soon. Love and heart felt sympathy to each.
Oh, my, Elliott’s! Just found out today at 10:30 about Jim. ( and I love the name: he was a “gem”! What great times we have shared. It’s a wonderful tribute when you think of someone, and that thought brings joy and laughter. I pray that soon your sorrow will become the happiness and laughter that memories allow. Love to the girls and families. Sandy
To Anne and Family, Dr. Elliott was a very special man I worked for Dr Elliott for Five years and he loved his work he did for his patients and he was missed the day he retired. He loved his family and his dog Bella he will be missed dearly. I will be praying for your family during this time.
Gil and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your brother. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace that only He can bring.
Our Love in Jesus,
Royce & Gwenda
I came to know Jim & Anne via a Brother Wolf volunteer and a dear friend whom connected us. Through that connected, I entrusted an abused Labrador – Bella – to Jim. Bella is a special dog and deserved the very best home. She bonded with Jim and Anne.
My heart breaks for them.
Ann and Girls,
So sorry to read about Jim’s passing. Please find comfort that in time memories of wonderful times spent together will soon bring a smile to your lips to replace the tears in your eyes.
Ann and family, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Dr. Elliott was our dentist for over 30 years. He was always such a kind and gentle man. He was a friend to all his patients. My prayers are with all of you.
My prayers & sympathy are extended to the loving family of Dr. Elliott. He will be remembered in everyone’s heart.
Neil Thagar
Neil K’s Hairstyling
Asheville
Anne, We only learned of Jim’s passing last Friday when some of my retired teacher friends from Asheville joined us for lunch. Please accept our deepest sympathy. I hope you are doing well and I’ve lost all your contact info and would love to know about Faye and if you are still going to Wild Dunes.
I did not know Dr.Eliott had passed until a dental assistant at Zoe told me today. He was my dentist for 20 years-loved him and all the other sweet folks there. He was such a conscientious and compassionate dentist and I know many missed him upon his retirement. We had great conversations about our dogs! My condolences to the family-he was one of a kind.