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Neal Wayne Elliott of San Antonio passed away on February 28, 2008 at Methodist Hospital, at the age of 71 due to congestive heart failure. After gathering and speaking with his wife and children, he passed during sleep.Neal was born on October 3, 1936, in Lampasas, Texas, to Lydia and Sam Elliott. In his youth, he spent summers with family and dear friends in San Saba, Texas, enjoying the country life. He continued this tradition with his own children spending time hunting, fishing, and helping around Aunt Jean's ranch. Neal graduated from John Jefferson H.S. in 1955 and later from San Antonio College. He married Kay Everett in 1959 and then began service to his country in the U.S. Army. He served Pilgrim Presbyterian Church as Deacon and Elder for many years. Neal has also served the community of Bexar County as a reserve deputy constable of Precinct 3 since 1979. Neal enjoyed a long career with Nathan Alterman Electric Company that began in 1967. He was dedicated to his job under Richard Alterman and followed him into retirement in 1999. Neal will be remembered for his unfailing honesty, his ability to talk to anyone and everyone and his love and commitment to his God, his wife and his children. Neal was able to negotiate the best life for his family through his hard work and ability to speak openly and trade fairly. His children, although many in number, never did without. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Survived by his brother Alton; his wife of 48 years, Kay; five daughters: Cindy Kennedy and son-in-law Bill Kennedy, Suzanne Elliott and husband Brian Coats, Dr. Brenda Ewart and husband Ben, Ellen Bernard and husband Brad, and Amy Elliott; four sons: Steven Elliott and daughter-in-law Marijke, Robert Elliott and wife Tarrah, Scott Elliott, Eric Elliott and wife Eunice; and fourteen grandchildren: Everett Neal, Cortland Wayne, Megan, Abigail, Claire, Hannah, Callista, Melissa, Kevin, Kara, Nicholas, Henderson, Krystal, and Ashleigh. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 1, at 3:00pm at Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, 1846 Basse Road, San Antonio, TX 78213. A reception will immediately follow. There will be a private burial at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Neal's name. The family wishes to thank all of our friends and neighbors who have provided invaluable support.

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Neal Wayne Elliott

October 3, 1936 - February 28, 2008