John Dale “JD” Ellett, age 70, Okeechobee, FL, formerly of Coatesville, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 in Coatesville. He was born in Greencastle, IN on September 9, 1947 the son of John Ellett, Jr. and Genevieve Evans. He was a 1965 graduate of Cascade High School. He has worked as a machinist for Link Belt/Rexnard. He is survived by his daughters – Michele (John) Spencer and Rachel Ellett; grandchildren – John Earl (Samantha) Spencer, Katherine Spencer, Clayton Spencer, Ulrich Chaparro, Hannah Chaparro, Paige McIntosh, and Audrey Ellett; mother – Janet Ellett; sister – Pamela Gibson; sister-in-law – Marcia Barker; and his former wife, Victoria West Hunter. He was preceded by his father and a brother – Michael Ellett. There will be a memorial gathering on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 1 until 4 PM at the home of Janet Ellett, 2668 N. County Rd 900 E, Coatesville, IN 46121. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are being handled by Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville.