Bobby Elzy Elliston

Bobby Elzy Elliston was born at home on August 14, 1936 in Seagraves, Texas to Gladys Opal and George Robert Elliston. His grandparents were Elzy Victor and Sally Cornett and Van and Laura Elliston.

He graduated from Seagraves High School with scholarships in all sports. While in high school he roughnecked for Western and became a truck driver after graduation. He became a Master Mason in 1954 at the age of 18.

He married Jonnie Janette Liles on December 23, 1955 and they have been married for 59 years and 9 months. Bob and Jonnie joined First Baptist Church of South Houston in early 1960.

Bob retired from Shell Oil when he was in his early 50’s. He loved his God and his country. He loved listening to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass when he was working on his truck. He also loved camping, fishing and building campfires. Other favorite things were watching John Wayne Movies, Elvis Presley and loved watching Wrestling and Carol Burnett.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years Jonnie Elliston. His 5 daughters: Kim and (Terry) Clark of Atascocita, TX; Stacy Jan Elliston of Pasadena, TX; Lisa and (Paul) Jones of Tomball, TX; Michelle Brock of Hallam, PA; Deea and (John) Scully of Roanoke, TX and his sister Judy and (Gary) Van Pelt. He is also survived by his 15 Grandchildren: Bobby Hendricks, Brandy Hendricks Neal, Cody Clark, Keith Brown, Justin Waddell, Vanessa Waddell, Jana Jones Patrick, Chelsea Jones Earhart, Brandon Jones, Casey Brock, Kelsea Brock Keeney, Joshua Brock, Tyler Scully, Caleb Scully and Canaan Scully. He also leaves behind 15 Great Grandkids: Kaylen Hendricks, Tristyn Hendricks, Kimber Neal, Annee Neal, CJ Clark, Jacob Munoz, Taryn Munoz, Ethan Brown, Lily Brown, Asher Patrick, Lolabelle Patrick, Caiden Keeney, Emma Keeney, Radford Keeney and Molly Ann Keeney.