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William Elder Obituary
William was a native of Virginia for 21 years.
Suvivors include: his wife, Michele R. Elder; one daughter, Jennifer L. Campbell (Robert); six sons, Kenny Elder (Jennifer), Brian Rouse (Allison), Billy Elder (Mandy), Michael Elder, John Gordet, and Danny Gordet; two sisters, Alice Martin and Ruby Joblin; parents, Clarence W. Elder Jr. and Sarah Elder; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
William was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence W. Sr. and Vera Elder.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church.
He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Donations can be made to Crater Hospice and/or Wesley United Methodist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Elder
Julia De Paula
November 30, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Steve Moore
November 23, 2008
Haven't seen you in more years than I can remember. All the good times will not be forgotten. My prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace brother!
Joanne and Bobby Dressler
November 19, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
Buddy & Susan Haydon
November 18, 2008
Michelle & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Ray will surely be missed , but will forever be in your hearts. Memories are made for reasons only known to you and are there to help you through times such as these. Please rely on your family and friends to help you with this. May God Bless all of you.
Ruby Joblin
November 18, 2008
Michelle,
I am so thankful I could be with each of you and help at the end. I wish I could of been closer to help at other times and be with my family tonight. I pray you have comforate in knowing Ray does not have to know anymore pain. It gives me comforate in knowing he has such loving children that will make him proud and be there to support you. Please keep in touch and call me any time. You know I am up all night and carry my cell phone in my pocket. I want to be there for you all. I love you all>
Your sister-in- law, Ruby Elder Joblin
BETTY & BOBBY ARWOOD
November 18, 2008
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Laura Wills
November 18, 2008
God bless the entire Elder family, we will cherish the memories forever.
Bernard & Laura Wills
Sharon Cothron
November 18, 2008
Michele & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know only too well what your feeling. Michele, I know how much you love Ray and how much you will miss him. He will live in your heart forever. He will live on in his children and granchildren. You will see them smile or look a certain way and you will think, that is just like Ray, and it will comfort you to know a part of him is expressed through them. If you need anything, please call, especially those late night needing someone to talk to times. I love you.
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