Mr. Kenneth McKeller Elliott, Jr.
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Mr. Kenneth McKeller Elliott, Jr.

  • August 17, 1947 - November 19, 2009
  • Springfield, Virginia
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“I am so sorry to hear of Macks passing. He was a wonderful person and i just learned of this today Dec. 29. Mack was my instructor for my NRA...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Sinkinson - Richmond, VA

“I was truly sorry to hear of Mack's passing. Please accept my condolences. Mack and I met at Vitro Corporation some 20 years ago and have been...Read More » ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Paul Kendall - Ijamsville, MD

“I remember "Dad" Elliott from my DeMolay days... He was a terrific man, a great mentor to youth, and I want to wish his Tripp and the family my...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Darren Williams - Springfield, VA

“I am very sorry to hear about Mack. I am a 1965 graduate of Lake Highlands High School in Dallas. Mack and I were friends there as we knew each other...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Tom Lockett - Rowlett, TX

“Mack and I grew up two houses apart during High school. He was a great neighbor and a good friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Fair...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Mike Costello

“Mack, Your friends and former classmates from Lake Highlands will miss you. I'm so glad we visited at the reunion this past September. RIP my...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Jim Reynolds - Dallas, TX

“Mack was a great friend and supporter. At a time when VCDL led the push to enact firearms preemption, he and the brotherhood of VCDL doggedly pressed...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Colonel Dick Black (Ret.0 - VA

“Tripp and family, All of us who knew Mack from DeMolay and Freemasonry share our thoughts and prayers with you. If I didn't run in to him at a...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Matt Szrmoski - Lorton, VA

“Sorry for your loss. His memory will live on forever. ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Suze Lanier-Bramlett

“Tripp, Alice, Kiersten, Judy, Uncle Ken and family...we are so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man, we are sorry that we can not be there in this...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Keith and Lauren Bowen - NC

“Dear Judy and family: My deepest sympathy on your loss...Mack was truly one of a kind, and will be missed by anyone who knew him. Please know that...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Carolyn Kitty - Chicago, IL

“I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss. His devout love for his country and his Masonic brethren reach far and wide. His legacy...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Brother Rob Allen

“May you all find comfort in your memories and warmth in the love of your friends. Rick and I send the whole family our sympathy. ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Richard and Leslie Dey

“We send our deepest sympathy, many prayers and all our love. ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Randy and Nelda Carter - Orlando, FL

“Ed and I went to school with Helen and I was in their wedding. Ed and Mack were on the same ship, USS Caloosahatchee, 10 years apart. We met Judy...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Ruth and Ed Gable - Bethlehem, PA

“Tripp and family. Please accept my sincere condolence on the loss of your Dad and my Brother. Mack was a great friend who taught me so much about...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Mark Arbeen

“Dear Family I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Mrs Sandi Watkins - Bowie, MD

“My thoughts and prayers to your family. ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: David Jesser


Mack Elliott, of Springfield, died 19 November, 2009.

Mack was born on 17 August, 1947 at Woodbury, New Jersey to Kenneth Sr. and Teno Elliott.

As a devoted husband, loving father, beloved brother, cherished son, adored grandfather, retired Naval Officer, respected Freemason and DeMolay Advisor, learned firearms instructor, and staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment, Mack touched the lives of so many.

Mack grew up in Dallas making him a lifelong Cowboys fan. He Joined the Navy out of High School and demonstrated his courage and patriotism later attending college (at North Carolina State University) and being commissioned. He retired from the Navy in 1986 as a Lieutenant Commander. He was a tireless supporter of Freemasonry and the Masonic youth groups, DeMolay and Job's Daughters. He later became involved in the movement to defend the rights of Virginians to keep and bear arms.

He is survived by Kenneth, Sr. and Virginia Elliott; his wife (and best friend), Judy Elliott; two sisters, Linda O'Neil and Karen Elliott; four children, Kenneth M. "Tripp" Elliott, III & Kiersten Maryott (children of Helen Elliott), John & Mark Sturman (sons of Judy Elliott); five grandchildren, Todd, Bryan & Megan Sturman, and Chapin & Keller Maryott (with Kenneth M. Elliott, IV being due in late March); and a house full of cats and dogs.

Services will be conducted on Monday, 23 November at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home 1500 West Braddock Road, Alexandria with Viewings from 2-4 pm as well as 6-7 pm. There will be a religious service at 7:00 pm and a Masonic Service at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

A service will also be held on January 21st at Fort Myers to be followed by a graveside military burial at Arlington National Cemetary.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

The March of Dimes (two of his grandsons were born two months premature)

www.marchofdimes.com

or

The Virginia Citizens Defense League (of which Mack was an avid supporter and served as an officer)

www.vcdl.org

or

The Masonic Home of Virginia

www.mahova.com