Vincent G. Elliott, age 65, of Marion, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion.
He was born on October 8, 1960 in Arlington, VA, to John Donald and Belva Loretta (Satterfield) Elliott, Jr.
He married Michelle Rucker in Memphis, TN on February 14, 1998 and together they shared 28 years of marriage.
Vince graduated from Russellville, AR High School in the Class of 1979. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, serving during Desert Storm. Vince spent 14 years serving his country in the Army and the National Guard and after that period of service was honorably discharged.
After his military service, he furthered his education at the University of Memphis, earning his undergraduate degree and then at SIU-Carbondale, earning his master’s degree. Vincent taught technical theater at the collegiate level in Greenwood, SC, Rochester, NY, and lastly in Murray, KY. But for the last sixteen years, Vince served as the Technical Director for the Marion Cultural & Civic Center, Marion, IL.
During his spare time, he enjoyed going on Disney cruises with his wife, bowling, and caring for his family. He loved his dogs – Annabelle, Alexander, and Cooper; and his cats – Scooby, Pippen, and Oliver. The many wonderful memories shared with his family and friends will now be cherished by those he leaves behind.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Elliott of Marion; mother-in-law and step-father-in-law, Paige and Raymond “Doc” Hechler of Marion; father-in-law and step-mother-in-law, Lonnie and Linda Rucker of Middleburg, FL; brothers, Kenneth Elliott and Richard (Karen) Elliott of Arkansas; sister, Brenda (Russell) McWhorter of Arkansas; brother-in-law, Lonnie (Diane) Rucker II of Scranton, PA; five nephews; and a host of other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, Illinois.
Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.
A memorial visitation honoring Vince’s life will be held at the Marion Cultural & Civic Center on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to “Marion Cultural and Civic Center.” Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL 62959.
