Funeral service for Arrie “Buddy” Eliff, Jr. , 79, will be Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Nabors officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Somerville Historical Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.
Mr. Eliff passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born June 25, 1947, in Madison County, to Arrie Lee Eliff, Sr. and Mabel Morris Eliff .
Mr. Eliff was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Army, 25th Infantry Division (Tropic Lightening). He was a Bronze Star recipient and won other military awards for his service. He was employed as a District Manager for several Grocery Store Chains, lastly the Save a Lot, prior to his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking, craftsmanship, motorcycles, classic cars, gardening and his golf cart. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was well loved and will be missed.
Preceding him in death were his parents, siblings – Betty Phillips and Kay Grounds and a half brother- Arrie James Eliff.
Survivors include
his Wife – Joan Bland Eliff,
a Son – Alan Eliff,
one Daughter – Susan Eliff,
his Brother – Ricky Eliff,
a Sister – Debbie Beddingfield,
his Grandchildren – Alex Eliff (Jenn) and Leah Eliff,
and Great Grandchildren – Emma Eliff and Aiden Eliff.
Pallbearers will be Alex Eliff, Tim Anders, Steve Barnard, Jose Gonzalez, Tyler Turrentine, and Bentley Borden.
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