Robert “Bob” Eugene Elliott, Flora, Illinois, was born to Cecil and Carrie Elliott, at home in Equality, IL January 29, 1940 and died at his home on January 12, 2021, at age 80. Bob, remembered by friends and family as a truly good, caring, thoughtful and encouraging person, spent his younger years in Equality, Illinois. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Betty Christian, a nephew, Mark Hartman, and a double cousin, Don Elliott. He is survived by a sister, M. Lovene Hartman of Florissant, Missouri; two nieces, Dawn Hartman of Palos Verdes, CA and Sandra Simmons of Carthage, Missouri, a double cousin, David Elliott of Carlinville, IL and some great grand nephews. Don and David were always considered to be half-brothers to Bob and his sisters. In addition to his family, he is survived by special friends, Jason Collins of Carpentersville, IL , Dalton and Mason Hungate, of Flora.