James Macklin Elliott passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday 12/4/2025. He was a dedicated member of the Palmersville volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed every second that he got to serve along side his team. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia McKee (Heath) and son James M. Elliott Jr. (Allie), daughter Kay Thedford and kids. James is also survived by his sisters Kathy Durham, Terry Milton and sister in law June Elliott. James leaves behind his 2 grandson Caliph Wilson and Maverick Elliott. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Sammy Durham(Stacy), Jason Durham, David Elliott(Natalie), Jessica Elliott, Gayle Lee(Jeremy),Lisa Ludeking and Tammy Elliott. He also leaves behind many great nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents Robert Macklin and Ruth Ann Elliott, brother Steven Lynn Elliott, nephew Allen Durham and grandson Jackson Elliott.