Robert Odell Elliott

EASTON- Robert Odell Elliott, the son of the late Rena and Howard Elliott, passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at the Memorial Hospital at Easton.

Robert better known as "Jitty" was born May 17, 1939 in Cordtown. There he began his education, later graduating from Mace's Lane High School in 1958.

He was employed by several businesses such as I.L. Leonard Canning factory, Chun King, R.J. Reynolds, The Barrell Co., Black & Decker and Nabisco.

On Oct. 18, 1980, Robert was joined in holy matrimony to Mary Ennels. He became a member of Union Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age. While at Union Chapel he shared his gift of singing and he was a trustee of the church. He received a certificate as Man of the Year from the annual conference.

Robert was a member and then manager of the Sensational Royal Lights for more than 50 years. He was dedicated and concerned about the well being of this quartet. He loved to use his lead, tenor and fifth lead voice in the quartet.

Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife, Mary Elliott; daughters, Sharon Chester (Darnell), Beverly and Charmaine Elliott; a son, Kareem Elliott; a stepson, John Ferguson Jr.; grandchildren, Armanda and Amina Elliott, KaRon and Tyron Lake and John Ferguson III; four brothers, Randolph Elliott (Doretha) of Annapolis, Embry Elliott of Upper Marlboro, Palestine Elliott (Mary) of Odenton and Frederick Elliott (Constance) of Cambridge; a sister, the Rev. Marvel Travis (Kenneth) of Cambridge; sisters-in-law, Helen Jones (Howard), Donnessa Castro Bey and Shirley Campbell; brothers-in-law, Edward Ennels, Tyrone Ennels (Carolyn), Jerome Ennels (Peggy), Kenneth Ennels (Linda) and James Ennels and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge. Burial will follow in Cordtown Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Henry Funeral Home, PA, 510 Washington St., Cambridge.