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Bluford Douglas Elliott, age 70

Bluford Douglas Elliott, age 70, of Austin, Arkansas passed away on August 12, 2024. He was born in Texarkana, Texas on January 20, 1954 to parents Bluford Elliott and Katherine (Short) Elliott who preceded him in death.

Bluford is survived by two children Joshua Elliott (Ellie Groden) and Kaitlyn Elliott; three grandsons Jack Elliott, Sam Elliott, and Ames Wilhite; his sister Cindy Lanier and twin sister Pamela Williams; the mother of his children Rebecca Elliott; along with a host of extended family and many friends.

Bluford loved hunting, riding his Harley, and listening to music. He was a member of the Nevada County Hunting Club for over 40 years. Bluford loved his family and was known as “Pap” to his grandsons. He was a good and faithful friend to many, and had beautiful blue eyes.

A family-hosted memorial service will be held on October 13, 2024 from 3:00-5:00pm at Texas Elks Lodge; 3702 New Boston Rd, Texarkana, Texas 75501.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

4 Comments

  • Rebecca Elliott Posted August 30, 2024 10:25 PM

    It was so hard watching Doug go through this horrible disease. Even though we were divorced I was going to be there for him. He wax the best father to Josh and Kaitlyn and such a hardworking guy. May you RIP Doug and know how much you were loved by so many people.

  • Dianna Sullivan Casey Posted August 31, 2024 9:22 AM

    We will miss you Doug, thankful for all the memories we made. Our hearts are broken that we’ve lost you too soon.

  • Virginia Faulknor Gigi Posted August 31, 2024 7:23 PM

    So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. We were friends in school many years ago he will be missed

  • Susan Groden Posted September 6, 2024 8:26 PM

    Doug came into our lives when Ellie got together with Josh, ten years ago. It has been a beautiful ten years with Doug, he was so easy to love. We had lots of good times co-grand-parenting with him, funny memories when Ellie & Josh would leave baby Jack with us three “old” folks. Doug stayed at our home quite a few times, we had fun vacations with him in Maine and last summer in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with Doug usually grilling for us! He graciously hosted us at his home in Cabot, Arkansas and we enjoyed his great friends and laid back lifestyle. So much he shared will live on in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family.

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