Elliott Dorn, Jr., eldest son of the late Elliott Dorn, Sr. and Birdie B. Miller Dorn, made his transition at the age of 84 on Monday evening, October 12, 2020 at Self Regional Healthcare.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 62 years and 11 ½ months, Jean Latimer Dorn and daughter, Sharon Alfreda Dorn Cooper (Donnie) of Columbia, SC; two step-grandsons, Kamau Cooper and Qasim Simmons of New Jersey; a god daughter, Santana Mattison and three god grandchildren, Serenity, Harmony and Kingston Mattison.  He is also survived by his siblings and affectionately known as "Droop" to his two sisters, Mildred Dorn Thomas, Belinda Dorn Turner and brother, Calvin (Bettye) Dorn all of Greenwood, SC; four sisters-in-law, Emma S. Dorn, of Detroit, MI; Alberta L. Evans of Honea-Path, SC; Lela Garrett of Jamaica, NY and Helen Latimer of Belton, SC.  Elliott was preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Bobby, and Rufus E. Dorn.

Elliott played a special part in the lives of nieces, Tonya Dorn Jackson (Keith) of Atlanta, GA; Bobbie Michelle Dorn of Detroit, MI; Tiffany Goode and nephews, Calvin R. Dorn and Marty Goode of Greenwood, SC; Torin Dorn (Rhonda) of Charlotte, NC and Earl Dorn (Monica) of Detroit, MI and a host of other nieces/great nieces, nephews/great nephews, cousins and special friends of many, Donald Parks (Deborah) and Betty Richards of Greenwood, SC.

Elliott joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in the Coronaca Community of Greenwood County at an early age and re-affiliated there after being associated with Living Word Tabernacle. He graduated from Brewer High School in 1955 and Denmark (SC) Area Trade School in 1956 as an electrician.  His employment record included Brewer Hospital, deliveryman for Beaudrot's Flowers, Cullum Electric and Mechanical of Greenwood, SC until retirement and other part-time jobs.  Elliott helped his family and friends and was secured by many in the community to do handy-man kinds of jobs where his exceptional skills and knowledge were utilized giving attention to detail for a superb finish often to the background listening of country hits of Charlie Pride.  His favorite TV watching was daily evening CNN and Saturday good "ole cowboy westerns.

Many will remember Elliott as a positive, kind and optimistic individual who was a spiritual father to many children and a devoted friend to others whom he would lend a helping hand or render an encouraging word. "To God Be The Glory" for Elliott's service to mankind.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Evening Star Cemetery with Rev. Cartrell A. Blume, Sr., officiating and Minister Anthony Chalmers assisting.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 from 1p.m. until 6 p.m. at Parks Funeral Home.

The family is at the home, 209 Manning Rd.

Parks Funeral Home is assisting the Dorn Family.