James Leland Elliott

June 3, 1947 - October 29, 2017

James Leland Elliott Jim left this world the morning of October 29th, 2017. He was seventy years old, born June 3rd, 1947. Jim had battled heart problems for a long time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Christine (Yeatts) Elliott of Altavista, Virginia; one sister, Rebecca Elliott Brumfield. He leaves behind four children: Eric Elliott (Dawn) of New Bedford, Mass., Christopher Elliott (April) of Statesboro, Georgia, Heather Szell (Paul Ciminelli) of Kissimmee and Brandi Elliott (Bill Spyker) of Tallahassee; three sisters: Barbara Watson, Doris Short and Mavis Holloway, all of Virginia; five grandchildren: Jonathan Elliott, Alex Szell, Christian Elliott, Bryant Elliott and Evelyn Elizabeth Elliott; one great-granddaughter, Summer Elliott; and his companion, Rheta DeBord. Jim retired from Disney World in July 2009 after twenty-nine years. He was an avid UCF fan. Such a kind, giving, sweet man. He was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be missed so much. He left a place in our hearts no one else can fill. The family welcomes you to celebrate Jim's life by attending a Memorial Service Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00AM at the Bible Baptist Church, 1500 East Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744.