Walter Elliott Jr.

 Walter H. Elliott Jr., 72, of Ganado, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born in Corpus Christi on Friday, October 5, 1945 to Walter Harlan Elliott, Sr., and Billie Naomia Ray Elliott.             Walter worked for Union Pacific Rail Road as a Bridge Supervisor for 32 years.     Walter is survived by his wife; Shirley Sless Elliott, their children; Trisha Elliott. Stacey Elliott, Wendy Freeman, Shawn Elliott, Travis Elliott, and Wesley Miller, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also his sister; Linda Frederick, and brother; Jim Elliott.     Walter is preceded in death by his mother and father, his son, Terry Elliott; and sisters, Kathy Fleming and Mary Frances Maciel.     There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel.     In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Walter's name (www.gifts.mdanderson.org),     The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center P. O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486.     Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.