Larry Preston Elliott

Larry Preston Elliott, age 73, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born December 15, 1952 in Forrest City, Arkansas the son of Florence E. Shepard and Cecil Lee Elliott.

He served in the United States Army for three years where he earned an Honorable Discharge. He enjoyed volleyball, horseshoes, boating, camping, and most of all spending quality time with his family.
Larry was an Electrical Systems Engineer and worked for Palo Verde Nuclear Station in Arizona, where he retired after 30 years.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, two brothers; Tom and Terry Elliott, his father-in-law; Don Herrick, and his mother-in-law; Margie Herrick.

Larry is survived by: his wife of 50 years; Ronda Elliott, whom he married February 13, 1976, two sons; Wesley P. Elliott and his wife Sahar, of Centerton, Arkansas, Jordan H. Elliott and his wife Ashley, of Bentonville, Arkansas, one sister; Judy Wesner and her husband Bud, of Olathe, Kansas, two sister-in-laws; Linda Elliott Byrd, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Lillian “Pete” Elliott, of Little Rock, Arkansas, four grandchildren; Scarlet Elliott, Dorian Elliott, Oliver Elliott, and Evelyn Elliott, and one great-grandson; Leo Gibson.

Memorials may be sent to: Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas.

A private family graveside service will be held at Martindale Cemetery in Bigelow, Arkansas on March 28 at 1:00pm.