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Derek McElhaney Obituary
Scott McElhaney, 40, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends.
Scott was born on February 3, 1970 in Charlotte, NC to Sam and Jenny McElhaney. He was a graduate of East Mecklenburg High School class of 1988 and attended Lees-McCrae College. He was employed for many years by Dataprint, Inc. in Charlotte and was later a partner with Applied Data Technologies and most recent with Red Ventures and United Events Services.
He was very involved with Scouting in both Pack 33 and Troop 33, serving as the past Cub master, Quarter master and running several Etowah District Webelorees. 'We've lost a true friend and dedicated Scouter'.
His laughter and his zest for life will be missed by many. He was a kind, gentle spirit and had a twinkle in his eye. He was kind hearted, loving, and caring with an unsurpassed loyalty to his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father and son who taught his children the true meaning of serving others.
Scott was predeceased by his grandmother, Dorothy Richardson and his grandfather, Samuel L. McElhaney.
He leaves behind his parents, Sam and Jenny McElhaney; his wife, Ellen McElhaney; two children: Jacob and Julia McElhaney; grandfather, Keith Richardson, Sr. and grandmother, Betty Knight and her husband, Ted Knight; uncles: Keith Richardson, Jr.; Tom McElhaney and a host of cousins, uncles, aunts and friends.
A Celebration of Scott's life will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Sardis Presbyterian Church with The Reverend Dr. J. Thomas Kort officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will have a reception following the graveside in the fellowship hall.
Our family wants to give a heartfelt thank you to the 9th floor Neuro-Intensive Care Unit of Carolinas Medical Center especially, Lizi, Jamie, Rodney, Scott, Deena and Jeff for your kind and compassionate care. Thank you for being our angels on earth, may God bless all of you.
Please send contributions to Sardis Presbyterian Church Boy Scout Troop 33, 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270. Contributions may also be sent to Girl Scout Hornets Nest Council (GSHNC) in memory of Scott McElhaney, 7007 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. A memorial in Scott's name will be constructed at Belk Scout Camp: Scott McElhaney -
A True Boy Scout.
Arrangements are by McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.
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Memories and Condolences
for Derek McElhaney
Christine Jones Howell
May 4, 2022
He is missed so much. What a wonderful person. I had the rare opportunity to work with him at Dataprint and he was always the brightest light in the place. Im looking forward to seeing him in heaven.
Stan, Jill, Jaiden Poszywak
December 7, 2010
Dear McElhaney Family, Thinking of you this holiday season & praying that you will know God's peace as you grieve. Scott is always just over the shoulders of those gathered for pack mtgs. at Sardis:) It was a privilege to get to know him through scouting and to have such a man of integrity and fun to work with my son and so many others! May happy memories help to warm your heart.
Kim & Max - Den 4
May 15, 2010
Cub Scouts will just not be the same. Although Scott was not our Cubmaster any longer, he still made the time to come to pack meetings, camping trips and other Pack 33 activities. My son was very aware of his absence during our recent Camp Grimes trip, as I was and many others, as well. I am grateful to have had the chance to know Scott and to have the opportunity for my young son to see and be infuenced by such a shining example of what a cub scout, a boy scout and later on, a man, should be! His smiling face and playful personality will be sorely missed by this Cub Scout Mom!
Steve Bynum
May 13, 2010
Sam and Jenny,
I just heard the sad news from Dean Duncan and wish I had words to express my sympathy. While I did not know Scott I do know Sam and from all I have heard he was a wonderful son and friend to those he knew. I am very sorry for your loss and wanted to pass along my thoughts. God bless you all.
May 11, 2010
Sam and Jenny,
I was so sorry to hear about Scott's passing. I remember him form the Dataprint days as a kind person who liked to laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. May the Lord bless you all.
Always,
Alvin Johnson
Susan Pearce (Fadero)
May 11, 2010
Ellen, Jacob, and Julia,
We were so saddened to hear of Scott's passing. However, his memory will live on inside of us forever. He brought many happy days into our lives. He made us laugh when we didn't feel like it. He inspired me personally to be a better scout leader. What a gem of a role model for many.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan, Tanner, Chandler
Janice Marshall Beatty
May 11, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Scott. My prayers are with you and your family. I know he must have been a wonderful, caring person. May God grant you strength and peace.
Teresa Rasnake
May 10, 2010
Ellen and kids, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Scott was a true friend. I worked with him for many years with Miles & Associates.
Teresa Rasnake
Vicki Howan Stone
May 10, 2010
McElhaney Family,
May the Lord give each of you the peace that passes all of our understanding. Prayers will continue to be with you all during this time, knowing that your loss is overwhelming.
Blake, Susan and Fisher Ramsey
May 10, 2010
Ellen and Family,
Our prayers are with you and the family through this time. We are so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. He was a wonderful Scout leader and person and had a great influence on all those he associated with. We too will surely miss him.
May 10, 2010
Jenny, Sam, Ellen, Jacob and Julia, you all have constantly been in our prayers. During this time and in the days ahead, may God surround you with His love and comfort you. I am heart broken for you but I know God's love will sustain you. I am there with you in spirit and in love.
Ann and Dave Galant
N. Ridgeville, Ohio
Lindsay Abbitt
May 10, 2010
Ellen and Family,
My thoughts are prayers are with you and the kids Ellen. I am truely saddened that this has happened to such a beautiful family and I know that God will watch over you thru these difficult days.
Lori & Tasos Douglas
May 10, 2010
Ellen, Sam, Jenny, Julia and Jacob -
We love you all and are thinking of you and praying for you every day!!!
Mark Howell
May 10, 2010
Ellen,Sam,Jenny,
Me and my family are saddened about our good friend's passing. We are all praying for you and your family in the difficult time. You are on our Church's prayer list and we continue to pray for your healing. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you at anytime.
Mark Howell and the Howell family,
Chic, Grayson, and Colton Cariaga
May 10, 2010
Sam and Jenny, Ellen, Jacob and Julia, and Tommy.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Scott running around as a kid. Always smiling and always with a certain twinkle in his eye. He was a fun kid. I am certain he was a fun husband and father as well. Please accept our condolences, thoughts and prayers. God's speed, Scott, peace be with you.
Jim & Nina pulliam
May 10, 2010
Jenny & Sam,
Jim and I will continue to pray for you and Scott's family during this most difficult time.. We will pray for God's strength to sustain you in this time of sadness. I know he must have been an amazing man with such wonderful parents . He will never be forgotten.. May God Bless you both.. Lots of love, Jim & Nina Pulliam
May 10, 2010
Sam and Jenny, my heart is so sad. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I know you will find strength in Him. Jackie Bagwell Austin
Sandy Andersen Johnston
May 10, 2010
Sam and Jenny,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss from Jim. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Joyce Taylor
May 10, 2010
Dear Sam and Jenny,
I am so very saddened to hear of your son's passing. I worked with Sam years ago at Columbia International and I remember Sam speaking fondly of Scott. Truly breaks my heart to hear this. Hold onto your memories.....Heaven has become a little sweeter with the presence of Scott.
Cathy Morrison
May 9, 2010
Sam and Jenny,
My heart was so saddened after hearing of Scott's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jerry & Sandra Woodrow
May 9, 2010
Sam & Jenny,
We had Scott on the prayer list at our church. While we thought we were praying for Scott's recovery here, God had a full recovery planned with Him. He is now fully healed and waiting to see all of us again. Our thoughts and prayers are now with the family who mourn his passing.
May 9, 2010
Ellen,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Scott's passing. It seems such a short time ago that my sisters and I were celebrating at your wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and Scott's parents.
Much love to all of you,
Ellen Franke
JUDY,JW,BRAD,GREGG HILL
May 9, 2010
SAM AND JENNY, I CAN STILL SEE SCOTT COMING DOWN THE STREET TO SEE ME, BRAD AND GREGG HILL. HE WAS ALWAYS SO HAPPY. MAY YOU KNOW THAT HE IS HAPPY WITH GOD NOW AND THAT OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
Linda Schmidt
May 9, 2010
A good Scouter has Gone Home. May God be with his family
May 9, 2010
Ellen, Jacob and Julia, I am so sorry for the loss of Scott. You all are in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you to help during this time. Scott was a good neighbor to me, and I will miss his grins. Bless you...Nancy Brunnemer
Patricia Nivens
May 9, 2010
I went to school with Sam (we called him Sammy) and am so sorry for your loss - God bless you all and please try to remember that he is with God and all those that we each have lost.
Patricia (Yandle) Nivens
Orlando, FL
Stephanie Forte
May 9, 2010
Sam, Jenny, Ellen, and children, Words can not express or heal the loss you are feeling. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers! Let your precious memories and happy times with Scott bring you comfort in the days ahead! Love, Maria, Kenneth, Natalie and Stephanie Forte
May 9, 2010
"I am so very sorry for your loss. I ask God to give you comfort and strength during this time. Surely, heaven is celebrating their new arrival."
Vickie Correll Speight
May 9, 2010
I will miss Scott, his laugh and his sense of humor. Its hard to believe he was 40, he'll always seem like a big kid to me. We'll never forget him. Meg and Kris Newton
Jack & Cathy Sutton
May 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. We know your memories of Scott will give you comfort, and loving friends and family will carry you through your sorrow.
May 8, 2010
Jenny and Sam,
Scott was a wonderful person and great friend. I am so sad to hear that he has left us and only hope you find peace knowing he is in heaven looking over you and his family.
With much sympathy, Sharon Glaspey
Dick, Jane, Jill, Jena Douthwaite
May 8, 2010
We all are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Kathy McNally
May 8, 2010
Jenny and Sam,
Love, thoughts and prayers. Know that God will comfort you.
May 8, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ed Kearney and Family
Connie and Rick Barth
May 8, 2010
Jenny and Sam,
We are so very sorry to hear about Scott. May God be with you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christine Jones-Howell
May 8, 2010
My pain began yesterday when I first learned of this. It will likely be with me for a very long long time. He is an exceptional and extraordinary person who made this earth a better place.
Dean Kleto
May 8, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Jon, Kim and Isabella Alix
May 8, 2010
This is such a tragedy. We are so very sorry and will keep your family in our hearts and prayers.
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