Carson W. Elliff, 63, of Springfield, MO, died Saturday, June 28th, following a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Heather Diller Elliff; sons Brett (Laura Hagan) and Matthew; sister Sharon Sutherland; and nephew James Arthur, all of Springfield; sisters-in law Connie Moritz (Don) of Overland Park, KS, Sue Ann Bryant of Westlake Village, CA, and Debbie Drum (Loren) of Canyon Lake, TX. He was also survived by his beloved cat Squeeky, who remained with Carson through thick and thin. He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Eric Arthur, and brother-in-law Dwight Sutherland. Known to be a loyal and supportive friend, Carson will always be remembered by many. Carson was born in Bentonville, AR, on February 10, 1952, and grew up in Bentonville and Neosho, MO, with his parents, Challis E. and Joy Ann Elliff. Graduating from Southwest Missouri State University, he received his Juris Doctorate from UMKC. Following law school he worked as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General, and in the Springfield City Attorney's Office as assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor, before joining the private law firm of Yates, Mauck, Bohrer, Elliff and Fels, where he spent 35 years as a successful practicing attorney. Carson and Heather met 40 years ago while both were working at Marvel Cave in Silver Dollar City and were married there in 1977. Carson had many friends, sharing a passion for hot air ballooning and Ford Mustangs with Heather. He was a loyal supporter of Missouri State University football and basketball. Visitation will be held on July 1st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 East Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804. Services will be held on July 2nd at 3:00 PM at the same location, followed by interment at Maple Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Christian Community, 7101 N. FR 133, Springfield, MO 65803, or the Boy Scouts of America.