Robert “Dale” Elliott, 74, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler, with Dr. Howard Batson officiating. Arrangements are by LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter Road Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St.
Mr. Elliott was born Oct. 10, 1938, in Amarillo to Joe and Joyce Elliott. He grew up in Amarillo and attended Amarillo High School, graduating in 1957. After graduation, Dale joined the Navy and served on the USS Yorktown as a Yeoman until 1959. In 1967, he became owner of Allstate Security in Amarillo.
Mr. Elliott was a staunch supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, Rotary and United Way. He loved teaching judo that he learned in the Navy. Dale also developed a love for antique oriental art while in the military. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Pat Allen; his grandparents, Horace and Mildred Elliott; and a grandson, Blake Andrew Renfroe.
Survivors include a brother, Tom Elliott and wife Sandy of Joplin, Mo.; two daughters, Kim Rose of Amarillo and Joyce Annjeanette Kuczenski and husband Lawrence of Fort Hood; a special friend, Julie Hart of Amarillo; two grandsons, Randall Renfroe and wife Kasey and Dustin Rose and wife Amber, all of Amarillo; a great-grandchild, Avery Rose of Amarillo; and the entire Allstate Security family.