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Elmer Sons Obituary

Elmer Calvin Sons, 73, of Bradenton, passed away March 23, 2005. Born April 10, 1931 in But-ler County, Ohio to Elmer and Olive Sons, he moved to Bradenton in 1959 from Hamilton, Ohio. He served in the Air Force. He loved antique cars and won several trophies for his 1927 Model T. Surviving are; his sons Mike and Tim; daughters, Vicki Lausman, Joy Marshall and Laura Prior all of Bradenton; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; also several nieces and cousin up North. Mr. Sons was preceded in death by his older brother Jim and sister Marilyn. He enjoyed participation in the Manatee Classic Cruiser of Bradenton. There will be no visitation or services. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home is in charge of cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Meals on Wheels of Bradenton.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Mar. 27, 2005.

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