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Robert Elders Obituary

Robert "Bobby" Walter Elders EASTOVER - Robert "Bobby" Walter Elders, 70, of Eastover, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017. A son of Lily M. Elders and the late Charles M. Elders, he was a member of McLeod United Methodist Church. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, caring attitude, and service to his country. In addition to his mother, survivors include his brothers and sisters, Susie Elders Waddell (Jim), Margaret Elders, Jimmy Elders (Pat), Sherry Elders Jackson (Raymond), Randy Elders (Jo Ellen) all from Eastover, Charles Elders, and Grace Matthews; and several nieces and nephews. His nephew, Jonathan Thomas, was like a son to him. A funeral service will be held 11 o'clock, Saturday, July 22nd, at McLeod United Methodist Church with The Rev. Sharon L. "Shay" Long officiating. The interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10 o'clock. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McLeod United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 11640 Garners Ferry Road, Eastover 29044 Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The State on Jul. 21, 2017.

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Lester & Mary Ann H umphries

July 23, 2017

We are sorry to hear about Bobby passing. He was a great guy. He always had a great sense of humor. He will be missed.

(Class of LR 1965) Imogene McFatridge

July 23, 2017

So sorry to learn of Bobby's passing. Condolences to his family & loved ones.

evelyn case

July 23, 2017

bobby you will be greatly missed . say hello to virgil when you get there and watch over us here on earth til we get there

July 23, 2017

Thinking of you and family ,Allen and Sharon James

Hamp Gaylord

July 21, 2017

Dear Lily Mae and Family, I was heartbroken to hear about Bobby. He was always like a brother to me and Frances and we loved him very much. Please know that I will be keeping each of you in my prayers.

Frances Petrie Thomas LRHS Class 1965

July 21, 2017

Thinking of you during this difficult time. May Bobby rest in peace.

Paige Elders

July 21, 2017

I love you uncle bobby and u will turely be missed make sure u keep sending watermelons down and hiding them in the pool for the girls they already miss u

Pat & Gail Kellley

July 21, 2017

Our prayers are with the family. We loved Bobby as our own brother. We will surely miss his wonderful personality.

July 21, 2017

LRHS Class of 1965

Judy Scott Abbott

July 21, 2017

My condolences to all the Elders family. Bobby and I were in the same class at school. He was always a good friend to me. Rest in peace Bobby.

July 21, 2017

Our prayers and condolence to the family. Bobby was a great guy. We will miss him. Lower Richland High School Class of 1965.

Christine Nolff

July 21, 2017

I will miss Bobby so much. He could always make my day with his sense of humor. He was just a wonderful person, and I loved him.
I'm really sorry for the whole family. I love all of you.

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