Elliott Lonzell Duggar

Elliott Lonzell Duggar was born on June 3rd, 1927 in the Blue Creek Community of Hosford, FL; one of 14 children to Wright Duggar and Blanche Duggar. Mr. Duggar joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 at the age of 17 and served throughout World War II before being honorably discharged. Mr. Duggar married Ruby Mae Thompson of Wakulla County in 1946 and the two had two children, Monty and Kay. Mr. Duggar was a longtime resident and active citizen of Liberty County and served as a County Commissioner for eight years. Mr. Duggar retired as a health inspector for the State of Florida. In his younger years, Elliott Duggar, a man of many parts, engaged in a myriad of activities; flying, boxing, operating numerous business enterprises and outdoor activities. Elliott L. Duggar passed away Friday March 3rd, 2017 in Calhoun County. Mr. Duggar is survived by his wife Ruby Mae, son Monty Duggar (Sue) of Blue Creek and daughter Kay Sessions (Gary) also of Blue Creek, FL; six grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren; Scott Sessions (Rhonda) of Grand Ridge and Scott’s former-wife (Julie) of Quincy and their children Brooklyn, Madison, Caden and Ethan; Kim Mazerac (Jeffery) and their children Atticus and Anya , Brooksanne Benites (Chris) and her children Gabri, Regan, and Emma; Shawn Duggar (Jamie) and their children Nathan and Hale, all of Tallahassee, FL; John Duggar (Tara) and their children Joy, Paul, Brigham and Hyrum of Omaha, Nebraska and Carla Daniels (Lou) and their children Autumn, Paisley and Jep of Blountstown, FL. Elliott L. Duggar was if nothing else a man to and of his family. Devoted to the protection and betterment of the ones that he loved, Elliott spent much of his time talking and teaching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elliott Duggar was never happier or more at home than when he was surrounded by his family and friends. Riding his family property on his tractor and improving his homestead was another pastime of Elliott Lonzell Duggar. He could often be found on the tractor from early in the morning until late into the night or surveying the land with one of his grand or great-grandchildren at his side. As a protector and advocate for his family he was fierce. There was no battle that was too big for him when it came to his family. Elliott Lonzell Duggar is now at rest. The service will be held Tuesday March 7th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bristol, FL (12605 NW Myers Ann St. Bristol, FL 32321) with internment to follow at the Duggar Family Cemetery near his home in the Blue Creek Community (16672 NE Duggar Rd. Hosford, FL 32334). Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Duggar family with their arrangements. 850-643-3636, www.bevisfh.com

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Elliott Lonzell Duggar

June 3, 1927 - March 3, 2017