Paul M. Elliott, 81, died November 9, 2008 at his Great Bend, Kansas, residence. He was born April 25, 1927 at Jay, Oklahoma, the son of Edward and Alice (Wells) Elliott. A resident of Great Bend since 1968, Mr. Elliott was a United States Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Elliott is survived by one son and two daughters. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Charles, Don, Herb, and Ralph; and one sister, Roberta Hargraves. Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.