Clinton V. Elliott passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 79 years.

Clinton is the son of Emmitt Oscar Elliott and Myrtle Elliott, born on February 22, 1947, in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in California and moved to Holdenville just before starting high school. He married Evelyn Jean Carter on April 2, 1964, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.  Along with his brother, Jim Elliott, he owned and operated Elliott Construction and worked for many years as a carpenter.

Clinton enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball. He loved watching the kids play baseball, and deer hunting with his grandsons. He and Jean loved square dancing, and enjoyed being members of Boots & Bows Square Dance Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt and Myrtle Elliott; brother Jim Elliott, and sister Thelma Burrow.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Elliott, of the home; two children, daughter Cindy Merriman and husband Don of Holdenville, and son Chad Elliott of Allen; a family member he and Jean considered their own daughter, Susan Hutchinson of Holdenville; four grandsons: Todd Merriman (Jeannie) of Wewoka, Adam Merriman (Tara) of Wewoka, Easton Ryan Elliott (Hannah) of Allen, and Tucker Elliott (Tarin) of Allen; six great-grandchildren: Kannyn, Kylar, Addie Brook, Shawn, Boston, and Dash; one sister, Sylvia Pruett of Harrah; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 1:30pm at Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel in Yeager, with Rev. Ron Hunter officiating. Pallbearers were Chad Elliott, Don Merriman, Easton Elliott, Tucker Elliott, Todd Merriman, Adam Merriman, Bruce Pruett, and Carl Frederick.