JEFFERY HUGH ELLIOTT, age 60, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., from injuries he sustained in a home accident. Mr. Elliott was born in Winchester, Tenn. on November 23, 1956, to Jorene Clark Elliott Kirchner and the late Howard Elliott. He was a 1974 graduate of Franklin County High School with continuing studies at Motlow State Community College. Mr. Elliott was employed for over forty-two years at Microcraft in Tullahoma as a Master Machinist. He was instrumental in the training and success of so many area machinist. He was known for his love of horses and fast motorcycles.
He is survived by his parents, J.M. and Jorene Kirchner of Winchester, son, Matthew Elliott (Juana Valentin) of Estill Springs, Beloved sister, Teddi K. (Wayne) Chrisco of Winchester, grandchildren; Bahley Drew Minor and Schae Elliott, step-sisters; Christi (Johnny) Howell and Cindy (Seth) Cantrell, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. His many devoted friends; Brenda Elliott, Don Walls and the machinists that he inspired through the years.
A celebration of Jeff's life will be held at a later date.