Thursday, November 7, 2019 7:28 am

Billy Dee Elliott, age 78, of Rutherfordton passed away Monday, October 28, 2019.

Billy was a native of Rutherford County, widower of the late Rachel Womack Elliott and son of the late Dee Olan Elliott and Flora Wilson Elliott. Billy was also preceded in death by a sister, June Elliott. He was a farmer and a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.

Billy is survived by two nephews, J.D. Elliott and Josh Elliott, and sister in law Joyce Hensley Elliott.

Funeral services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel.

Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.