Mr. Charles Raymond Elliott, 96, of Artemus, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2026 at the Barbourville ARH Hospital. He was the son of the late Bob and Ona Mae Carter Elliott born January 17, 1930 at Artemus.

Charles was a retired security guard with the Knox County Board of Education and was a member of the First Baptist Church Artemus. He was a farmer at heart who enjoyed growing a garden and spending time outdoors. He loved hunting and going fishing with his late wife, June, making memories that he would cherish forever.

Charles also enjoyed sitting around sharing stories of the old days with his good buddy, Brian Sowders. He was known for always correcting his son, Rodney, a familiar habit that provided plenty of laughs.

He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning three service stars and attaining the rank of corporal.

On September 2, 1959, he united in marriage with June Osborne and to this union three children were born.

In addition to his parents and wife, June, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Edward Elliott, Opal Elliott Goldwater, Bill Frank Elliott, Maxine Elliott Ermanni, Shirley Elliott, Austin Elliott, Glenn Elliott and J.R. Elliott.

Survivors include his loving children, Teresa Bunch and husband, Johnny, Lisa Hammons and Rodney Elliott and wife, Jessica, all of Artemus; sister, Betty Elliott Montgomery and husband, Kenneth, of Ewing, VA; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; among other loved ones and dear friends.

His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Thursday, October 29 at 12 Noon with Bro. J.R. Miller officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Burch-Alford Cemetery with military funeral honors.

Casket bearers will be Johnny Bunch, Zach Bunch, Jhon Bunch, Dakota Lawson, Bryan Elliott and Charlie Marsee.

Friends may visit at the funeral home Wednesday between 6 and 8 P.M. and Thursday prior to the funeral hour.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 88, 84 E. Wentworth Street, Corbin, KY 40701 to support their services for our veterans.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.