MORRIS - Robert "Bob" Elliott, 89, of Morris, passed away at Albany Medical Center, on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.

Bob is survived by his loving and devoted wife of almost 62 years, Rose Holdridge Elliott and their children, Rebecca (Mary Lou Murrock) Elliott, Robin Elliott; Robert (Marie) Elliott, Rene Elliott, Roseanne Elliott, Raymond (Janna) Elliott, and Ryan (Sarah) Elliott.

Bob was the proud grampa of Connor (Heather McCue) Johnson, Clay (Raisa) Johnson, Brooke Elliott, Sara Feinland, Beth (Matt Kinkade) Elliott, Jacob Feinland, Rachel Collier, Roslynne Elliott, Robert Collier, Grace Guydosh, Rhys Elliott, Victoria Elliott and Rhett Elliott. He was great-grampa to Lauren Johnson, Ryleigh Kinkade and Alex Johnson. He is also survived by his sister, Rita Elliott; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was born Aug. 11, 1933, in New Berlin, to the late Rose Perry and Raymond Elliott.

He attended grade school in Oneonta and graduated from Morris Central School in Morris.

Bob proudly served in the 6981st Radio Squadron of the United States Air Force at Elmendorf AFB during the Korean War, from September 1951 to August 1955.

Bob was an avid storyteller with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed going for coffee at the local diners, where he would trade tales of cars, motorcycles and military experiences. He was a member of the Crosley Club of America. Bob loved tinkering on and racing Volkswagens, Crosleys, and foreign sports cars on all manner of track, including asphalt, dirt, and ice.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, in Hillington Cemetery in Morris. The family will receive friends following the service at the home.

The family thanks the amazing staff of At-Home Care, Albany Medical Center, and Bassett Medical Center for their wonderful care of Bob.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's memory to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 182, Sidney, N 13838.

Robert's family has entrusted his care to the Johnston & Stanimer Funeral Home in Morris.