James I. Elliott, "Jim", 90, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland passed away November 18, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1921 in Laurel, Delaware to the late Dr. John R. and Mary McGarry Elliott.

Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Elliott and four brothers.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1942 -1945. He was employed by the National Weather Service as a communications specialist for over 40 years. Jim was an avid sports fan, he was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees, the Boston Celtics, and Washington Redskins.

Beloved father of Bruce Elliott and his wife Jean of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, Gail Elliott Arkadie and her husband Ivan of Tucson Arizona, Brian Elliott and his wife Judy of Mechanicsville, MD and Ross Elliott and his wife Mary Beth of Round Hill, VA. Grandfather of Troy, Todd, Jennifer, James, Stacy, Samantha, Matthew, and Christopher, he is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday November 21, 2012 from 5-6 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD where services will be held at 6PM. Interment is private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis MD 21401 or charity of your choice.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.