Charles Leo Elliott Jr. ’56

Charlie died peacefully Nov. 4, 2019, in Houston, Texas.

He came to us from the McDonogh School in Baltimore. He enjoyed athletics and competition. He was a running back for the McDonogh School and later for the 150-pound football team at Princeton.

At Princeton he was an active member of Ivy Club. He maintained many great friendships, including with Jack Doub, Finney, and Waxter, as well as others who were favorite sources of stories for the whole family. He majored in psychology and was active in sports, lettering in football, baseball, and lacrosse.

After graduating from Princeton, Charlie served in the Navy as a lieutenant junior grade. After his naval service, Charlie earned an MBA from the Wharton School. There, he met his first wife there, Susan Elizabeth Ley Elliott, who is the mother of their two sons.

Charlie had a prosperous career in finance and corporate valuation. His career success culminated in his formation of the business partnership Howard Frazier Barker Elliott.

He lived in Houston for the last 40 years, where he raised sons Christopher and Andrew. He was an avid reader and loved books on history, war, science, and art.

Charlie is survived by his sons, Christopher and Andrew, and Andrew’s wife, Jennifer; granddaughters Alexandra, Sarah, and Julia; and sister Barbara.