Freddy Wayne Elliott

Freddy Wayne Elliott, 90, of Reidsville passed away peacefully at his home in Reidsville on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memory Gardens, where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Patricia. The service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 31, 2025 with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating.

Freddy was born in Danville, Virginia to the late Cecil Clifton and Dorothy Taylor Elliott.  He attended Hargrove Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, and then served in the US Air Force and was stationed in Newfoundland, Canada.  After service, he worked in Evanston, Illinois before returning to North Carolina.  He was one of the hardest workers you’d ever meet and always made sure his family had everything they needed. He had a heart of gold and would’ve given you the shirt off his back without thinking twice. He kept himself in great shape and loved being outside, especially working in his yard—it was something he truly enjoyed.

He retired from Corning Glass after more than 40 years of service, and even in his spare time, he kept busy selling cars and helping people any way he could.

More than anything, he loved his wife and his family. They were his whole world, and you could see that in everything he did. He had a deep love for his daughter, Cindy, and thought the world of her husband, Keith—he always said Keith felt more like a son than a son-in-law. He was incredibly proud of his grandson, Zachary, and lit up any time he talked about him.  And of course, his dog Duke held a special place in his heart—they were true companions.

In addition to his parents, Freddy was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Jackson Elliott; his sister, Sylvia Ann Wilson, and Sylvia's son, Doug Wilson.

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Elliott Paschal, and her husband, Keith; his grandson, Zachary Paschal, and his wife, Nikki; his sister, Bonnie Elliott Burke, and her sons, Michael and Brad; his brother, Donald C. Elliott, and his sons, Donald and Brandon; his brother-in-law, Rev. David B. Gilbert, his wife, Betty Jo, and their son, Bryant; and nephew, Eddie Wilson.