James (BoBo) Elliott, 62, Clarksville, TN died Saturday September 29, 2012 at his residence.
BoBo was born December 14, 1949 in Clarksville, TN son of the late James Henry Elliott and Mary Frances Sheppard Elliott. He was also preceded in death by a niece, Jamie Marable.
Survivors include his twin sister, Regina E. Wyatt (Phillip), Clarksville; sister, Bridget E. Persinger (Leonard), Smyrna, TN; and a brother, William Allen Elliott (Ann) Clarksville, TN.
He was a graduate of Clarksville High School Class of 67 where he was a star athlete. He served with the US Navy SeaBees in the Vietnam war.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Dennis Weiland and Greg N. Walker officiating.
Visitation will be on Tuesday October 2, 2012 from 1 PM until 8 PM and on Wednesday from 10 am until the hour of the service.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed Kehrer, Mike Seis, Walt Bryant, Phillip Albright, Gary Shoemaker, and Tommy Crow. Honorary pallbearers will be former teammates and friends.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made at any Planters Bank Location to the James (BoBo) Elliott Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.neltarpley.com.