Ben Arthur Elliott Jr.

Ben Elliott, 69, of Vidor died Friday, September 8, 2017 at his residence. A native of Dallas, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Ben retired from the HVAC industry and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and dabbling around the house. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday, September 11, 2017 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Graveside service will begin at 2:00 pm Monday, September 11, 2017 at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Ben is survived by his wife of 21 years Carolyn Elliott of Vidor, TX, sons Ben A. "Trey" Elliott III of Jacksonville, FL, Ronald Harper of Lumberton, TX, Bill Elliott of Laramie, WY and Christopher Elliott of Laramie, WY, daughter Karen Braneff of Orange, TX and Aileen Elliott Laramie, WY, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.