Elliott Dunn

Elliott Raymond Dunn, 47 of Richmond, Missouri passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at his place of employment in Higginsville, Missouri. He was born Tuesday, July 17, 1973 in Independence, Missouri, and was the son of the late Sherman Dunn and the late Bertha (Morris) Dunn. He was the husband of the late Anne (Connole) Dunn. She preceded him in death on July 6, 2018. He attended First Baptist Church of Oak Grove where he was baptized. Elliott graduated from Oak Grove High School - class of 1993. Known as the smart one in the family, Elliott attended CMSU where he earned a Master's of Arts in Teaching. Elliott was currently working as a caregiver in community services but his passion in life was the newspaper industry. He worked for multiple newspapers throughout his life as a graphic designer - The Kansas City Star, Lexington News, The Leader Statesman, in Versailles, MO, and the Lake Sun-Leader in Osage Beach, Missouri. Elliott spent some time as a sports editor and a reporter for these papers as well as graphic designer. He enjoyed providing the news for his community. He was a history buff and attributed his journalism as recording history. His love for history led him to join the Masonic Lodge. Elliott enjoyed reading and learning about military history too. He participated in many Civil War reenactments. All of his military and history studies led to a grand hat collection of many different eras. He had Top hats, Fedoras, Trilby hats, Bowler and Velvet hats, and many military hats just to name a few. He had over 200 hats in his collection. Elliott truly cared for animals as well and loved all his pets like family. Elliott's sudden death leaves his friends and family in shock but they will remember him for his charismatic demeanor and love of life. Surviving are one brother, Aaron (Angela) Dunn of Lexington, MO; one sister, Deborah (Wayne) Jones of Reeds Spring, MO; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anne; and one sister, Vanessa Dunn. The family will hold a private service for Elliott at a later date.

Elliott Dunn

July 17, 1973 - January 23, 2021