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1921
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2011
Barney Elias Obituary
He was born Oct. 18, 1921, in Okolona, Miss., to Edward D. and Ruth Levin Elias. The Eliases moved to Little Rock in Barney's youth where he later established Tri States Construction Company, an enterprise that would build schools and public buildings. Most notably in 1948, at age 27, Elias built the Arkansas Governor's Mansion.
In 1969, Barney moved his family to Jacksonville where he continued in the construction business. He was a prominent citizen there, who actively participated in civic and public affairs including the Chamber of Commerce Contact Club, Ducks Unlimited, political campaigns and the founding of Crimestoppers. Corridor 67, Elias' passionate work, to build a highway from the Illinois/Iowa Quad Cities to St. Louis, goes on to completion even today.
He retired to Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Ark., in 1991, where he was a member of First United Methodist Church and a participant in Bible Study Fellowship.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Parrish Elias; and daughters, Kimberly Ann Elias and Kate Elias Schaffer; grandsons, Isaac Parrish Schaffer and Michael Elias; and granddaughters, Jenna Rose Caroline Schaffer, Kelly Kempner, Ashley Elias and Jordan Elias. He was preceded in death by three children, Edward Knight Elias, Eve Elias Green and Barney O'Neal Elias; and their mother, Daphyne Knight Elias; and a brother, Charles Edward Elias.
Memorials can be made to The Caring Place, First United Methodist Church or Good News. Visitation will be today from 5-7 p.m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs, Ark. Funeral service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs, Ark., and graveside service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
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Linda Hansell
June 9, 2011
Ashley,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. My prayers are with you and your family.
David Reside
June 9, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Elias family.
Tony Thompson
June 8, 2011
I was so sad to get this news of Barney's passing. He was a great man in my eyes and he loved his family very much this i know. May God hold him in his arms until you all meet again.
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