Maxie Tucker Elliott

Maxie Tucker Elliott was born on September 4, 1944, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Tucker Elliott and Ila Blanton Elliott.

Maxie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After completing his military service, he returned home and later retired from Todd’s Home Delivery in Greenville, South Carolina.

He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, Class of 1963, where he was a standout basketball player. Following his time in the military, Maxie became an accomplished softball player. As a pitcher, he traveled extensively throughout the East Coast, playing for several top USSA teams, and was well known for his powerful hitting ability.

At the age of 12 Maxie was baptized in the river near Casey Creek Baptist Church in Chesnee, SC, he was a devoted Christian.

He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Sullivan (Gavin), and two granddaughters, Ally and Zoe, all of Campobello; his sister, Sandra Jennings (Paul Kenneth) of Campobello, South Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Maxie was preceded in death by his brother, Joel Elliott, and his sister, Gloria Joan Elliott.

A graveside service to honor Maxie’s will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026, at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, 140 Inway Dr, Anderson, SC 29621.