Kenneth Lee Elliott, age 62, of Grass Lake, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson.
Ken was born on September 4, 1963, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Jack and Patricia (Eichhorn) Elliott. He grew up in Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1981 and served as the Class President.
Shortly after graduation, he began working for Klink Excavation. Ken was well known around Cavanaugh Lake and the surrounding areas for hauling pontoon boats and helping countless friends, neighbors, and lake residents get their boats in and out of the water. He was always willing to lend a hand and took pride in helping others.
A lifelong Lionel train enthusiast, Ken enjoyed building and adding to his train collection over the years. He was also an avid Detroit Red Wings fan and rarely missed a chance to watch a game. In addition, he enjoyed following NASCAR and spending time on the golf course. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially keeping up with the activities of his grandchildren.
Ken is survived by his children, Trever Elliott of Grass Lake, Kenlee Elliott of Grass Lake, and Branden Smith of Dundee; four granddaughters, Sophia, Paisley, Violet, and Addison; his siblings, Bob (Johanna) Elliott of Arizona, John (Jennifer) Elliott of Chelsea, and Deborah (Rick) Signe of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Kay Elliott; and the mother of his children, Laurie Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Elliott.
Visitation will be held at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. A private burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery in Sylvan Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
