Jackson "JC" Claywood Elliott Sr.

Jackson “JC” Claywood Elliott Sr., age 88, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Jackson was born June 27, 1935 in Iredell County, the son of the late Sherrill Elliott and Dessie McLean Elliott.

He was retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. Claywood was assigned to Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, during which time he was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry that he received for heroism during operations along the lower Bassac River.

            He later owned Elliott trucking until 1998. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, loved fishing at the ocean and also enjoyed going camping.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife of 65 years, Virginia Lexine Gwaltney Elliott; a son, Jackson Claywood Jr.; a grandson, Darren Daniels; a sister, Sylvlene Akers; brothers, Virgil Elliott, Greer Elliott.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory include: a daughter, Diane Daniels (Dale Lackey) of Hiddenite; a son Danny Elliott (Debbie) of Hiddenite; 8 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and another one on the way; a brother, Marcus Elliott (Cathy) of Statesville; and best friends, Joe Camp and Andy Barnes.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Rev. Joey Campbell and Rev. Danny Elliott will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors accorded by Alexander County Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com

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