Ralph Porter Elliott

November 28, 1941 - February 25, 2018

Ralph Porter Elliott, Sr., age 76, of Louisiana, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. Porter was born November 28, 1941 in Pike County, MO the son of James Wesley and Leona Irene Hudson Elliott. He married Linda Sue Looper June 20, 1963 in Louisiana. She survives. Porter leaves behind a large family of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ray, Clyde and Jim Elliott. Porter was a life long resident of Louisiana. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. and the United States Army where he served as a helicopter pilot. He served and was injured during the Vietnam War and retired. Porter served on the Louisiana Board of Adjustment for 40 years. He enjoyed helping people, painting and woodworking. Porter loved spending time with all of this family and loved squirrel hunting and fishing. Memorials may be made to Donors’ Choice. A family ran Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Louisiana Elk Lodge. Cremation rites were under the direction of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc in Louisiana. Online condolences may be made at www.collierfuneral.com