Lucius "Benjie" Benjamin Elliott III

Lucius Benjamin “Benjie” Elliott, III, 71, walked into the fullness of joy and the presence of God with a smile on Friday, June 14, 2024 at UNC Chapel Hill after a decline in his health for the last year and a half. Benjie was born in Danville, VA on January 22, 1953, a son of the late Lucius Benjamin Elliott, Jr. and Bernice Patterson Elliott. He spent all of his life in the Danville area where he was a graduate of Oak Hill Academy Class of 1971. He worked as a RTS Tire Builder at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for thirty years until his retirement. Benjie had a love for American history; he also had a love for muscle cars, especially Dodge Mopar. He was admired for his kindness, gentleness, humility, and thoughtful nature, along with his delightful sense of humor; and his amazing laugh and smile. Most importantly, his children and grandchildren were his greatest joy and priority. Benjie dedicated himself wholeheartedly to being a loving husband, father, a cherished papa, and a reliable provider for his family. He is a legend. On April 7, 1978, he married the love of his life, Sheila Fulton Elliott, who survives of the residence. Benjie was a devoted husband who was always there, the "ride or die" type, steadfastly supporting each other through thick and thin, to the very end of our journey. In addition to his wife, Benjie is survived by his loving daughters, Brandy Marilla (Eddie) and Jenny Elliott-Arnn (Robert); his grandchildren who knew him as “Papa”, Faith, Grace, Caeleb, Samuel, Zachary, John, Hope, Malakai and Micah, Isaac, Elizabeth, and Sarabeth; a great grandson; his sister, Kathy Smith (Harold); his faithful companions, Jack and Phoenix. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Susan Shelton; and a granddaughter, Joy Marilla. Benjie also adored his granddogs, always keeping biscuits in the truck for them whenever they came to visit. He cherished every moment with his grandchildren and furry companions alike. He loved to drive and travel; he cherished his cross country trips with his wife. His legacy lives on in his children and grandchildren’s lives. The family will come together at their residence, 1825 Rainbow Circle, Danville, VA 24540 to honor and celebrate the life of Benjie. “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.” Psalm 127:3-5 Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Elliott family.

Lucius "Benjie" Benjamin Elliott III

January 22, 1953 - June 14, 2024