Thomas E. Elliott, Jr. Born: January 9, 1959 in Oregon, IL Died: June 30, 2024 in Oregon, IL Oregon – Our Beloved "Papa" Tom (H.B.) Elliott, 65, of Oregon passed away from a short illness on June 30, 2024 with family and friends by his side. He was an avid hunter (his home is full of many prized mounted trophies). In his younger years, he was a hopeful seeker of Morrell mushrooms and willingly shared them with others. For many years at Easter he enjoyed coloring several dozens of eggs and giving them to special people, bringing smiles to their faces. Tom had pride in having paid in to social security starting in 1973, until his forced retirement, due to disability in 2019. He had lifetime friendships with very special guys (you know who you are). They were with him through all of life's trials, both good and bad, that he faced right up until the end. Tom is survived by his daughter Chenelle (Sweetpea), her husband Matt Benton and grandchildren Sawyer, twin girls Paisley and Laura; his

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