Shirley Elliott, age 82, of Barbourville, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at his home.
He was a son of the late Bob and Ona Mae Carter Elliott, born to them on September 25, 1932 in Knox County.

Shirley was a well known and well loved Knox County Deputy and Police Officer, retiring after 38 years of Public Service, serving as a Deputy Officer at the Knox County Sheriff's Office, and a Police Officer at the Barbourville Police Department; and was a member of the Artemus First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother: Bob and Ona Mae Carter Elliott; his son: Darrell Edward Elliott; a step-daughter: Teresa Epperson; a son-in-law: Dennis L. Hammons; his two sisters: Opal Issacson and Maxine Ermanni; and his five brothers: Ed Elliott, Bill Frank Elliott, Austin Elliott, John Robert Elliott and Glen C. Elliott.

Shirley is survived by his loving family: his loving Wife, Best Friend, Camping and Car Racing Buddy: Nikki Reams (Sowders) Elliott of Barbourville.
His two sons: John Elliott and wife, Penny of Barbourville; and Ernest Brenton Sowders and wife, Vicki of Artemus.
His two daughters: Janie Swords and husband, Vernon of Barbourville; and Melissa Jayne Shepherd and husband, Mike of Barbourville.
His beloved step-children: Donnie (Rooster) Jackson, Rev. Tony Jackson, Steve Davis, and Peggy Hoskins all of Knox County.
His grandchildren: Adam Bradley Brown and wife, Tara; Wendi Paige Messer and fiancee' Jaxon Hammons; Charli Nicole Sowders and fiancée' T. R. Christopher; Seth Michel Elliott; William Austin Elliott; Brittany Delaine Elliott and fiancée Daniel Muncy; Nathaniel Hammons; Tabatha Brafford and fiancée Leonard Brown; and Derek Swords and wife, Amanda.
His great grandchildren: Aiden Dane Brown, Daniel Edward Brown, Gunner Waylon Christopher, Logan Viars and L.D. Brown.
His brother: Raymond Elliott and wife, June of Artemus.
His sister: Betty Montgomery and husband, Kenneth of Ewing, Virginia.
His three sisters-in-law: Bernice Elliott of Artemus; Joyce A. Elliott of Gray; and Mitzi Reams McDonald and husband, Leslie of Heidrick. His brother-in-law: Richard Reams and wife, Jackie of Williamsburg; and many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and dear friends to mourn his passing.

A Celebration Service for the life of Shirley Elliott will be 2:00 pm Sunday, May 10, 2015 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Keith "Buster" Liford, John Knox Mills, Samuel B. Castle, Jr., and Rev. Tony Jackson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Burch-Alford Cemetery at Artemus.

Those serving as Pallbearers will be: T. R. Christopher, Brian Elliott, Brian Nelson, Bill Elliott, Kenny Elliott, Terry Stanton, Rodney Elliott and Jacob Nelson.

Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be: Past and Present Knox County: Sheriffs, Deputies, and Employees; and Barbourville Police Department: Officers, and Employees; the dedicated caregiver who assisted with the final days of care with much dedication, compassion and love.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to: The Knox County Cancer Society or to Hospice of the Bluegrass, in loving memory of Shirley Elliott.

The Elliott family will receive friends at the Hopper Funeral Home on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 5:00 until 9:00 pm, and on Sunday after 9:00 am until the funeral hour.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.