Michael Elliott

Michael E. Elliott, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on March 4, 2025, at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

He was born December 24, 1950, in Shelbyville to Richard Elliott and Mildred (Clark) Elliott. On April 17, 1971, he married Peggy “Margaret” (Meredith) Elliott, and she survives.

Other survivors include his son Greg (Kasey) Elliott of Shelbyville; siblings Steve (Cozetta) Elliott of Greenwood, Rick (Pat) Crisman of Shelbyville, Indiana, Larry (Penny) Hensley of Homer, Tim (Terri) Hensley of Shelbyville, Richard (Leasa) Elliott of Shelbyville, David (Joyce) Elliott of Greenwood, and Angie (Bruce) Schwering of St. Paul. He has three grandchildren, Amara Elliott, Owen Elliott, and Galaxie Hayton, all of whom he loved dearly. He considered two neighboring children, Leana and Kristin Nolt, as his great-grandchildren.

He had longtime friends he was especially close to, including Bobby and Louise James, Bob and Gail Leake, Al Phelps, and his fishing buddy Dave Arbuckle.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step-mother Linda (Hensley) Elliott, and his brother Donnie Hensley of Greenwood.

Mike attended Shelbyville High School and was a lifetime resident of Shelbyville. He worked at Knauf Fiberglass for 14 years and also at KCL until its closure. He retired from Compass in Franklin in 2012.

Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing with his dogs, hunting and fishing, playing softball, and especially working in his garden and his many flower gardens. Towards the end of his battle, Leana and Kristin would visit and sing songs to him. He would always reward them with suckers!

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. Dr. Kregg Burris officiating. Friends may call on Monday morning from 10:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Shelby County Cancer Association, in care of the funeral home.