Elliott Franklin Choate

Herrin- Elliott Franklin Choate, age 25, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.  Elliott was born in Savannah, Georgia on January  31, 1989, the son of David Wayne and Violet (Walker) Choate.  He worked as a lineman and trainer at Aisin Manufacturing in Marion. Elliott was a United States Army Veteran.  Survivors include his parents- David and Violet Choate of Herrin Brother- Logan Choate of Herrin Grandmother- Doris Walker of Herrin Six Aunts- Sandra and Curt Haught of Stiritz      Kathy and Sam English of Herrin      Leah Walker and friend Ken Alexander of Carterville      Robin Price of Carterville      Tina and Chris Odum of Pittsburg      Renee and Jim Griffin of Carterville Several Nieces and Nephews  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather- Frank Walker Jr., and his paternal grandmother- Maxine Choate. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Tim Dame officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herrin's American Legion and VFW Posts with assistance from the United States National Guard. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until 2:00pm on Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Marion VFW Post 1301 and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13^th St/ Herrin, IL   62948.  For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com