Dennis “Dink” Harold Elliott, age 77 of McEwen, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN. He was born on September 17, 1947, in Only, TN, to his late parents, James Arkley “Boyd” Elliott and Rebecca Ellen Petty Elliott. Dink was well-known for enjoying his time outside. He was an avid gardener and loved to ride his tractor, four-wheeler and lawn mower. He would also spend time hunting, fishing, and sitting on his front porch. Dink also loved to make homemade wine.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Humphreys County Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Humphreys County Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Curtis officiating.
Interment will follow at Young Cemetery in McEwen, TN.
Survivors include:
Loving Wife of 51 Years:
Brenda M. Elliott of McEwen, TN
Sons:
Dennis Sliney (Shelley) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Kevin Elliott (Tammy) of McEwen, TN
Steven Charles “Charlie” Elliott (Michelle) of Dickson, TN
Shane Wilson (Melissa) of McEwen, TN
Son-in-law:
Darrell Scarlett of McEwen, TN
2 Sisters:
Glenda Carol Gilmer (Charles) of Centerville, TN
Sharon Fay Donders of Hillsboro, TN
Grandchildren:
Wyatt Scarlett, Josey Clark (Grayson), Chloe Elliott, Elizabeth Baker, Logan Sliney,
Trevor Sliney, Dylan Sliney, Chris, Josh, Rachel, Savannah, and Nicky.
9 Step Great Grandchildren
Numerous Loving Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Daughter: Robin Scarlett
Parents: Boyd and Ellen Elliott
Brothers: James Ronald Elliott and David Thomas “Tommy” Elliott
Nephews: Roman Donders and David Elliott
Mother-in-law and Father-in-law: Pete and Hazel Morgan
Brother-in-law: Jimmy Morgan
Arrangements by Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955
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