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Craig Elder Obituary

Elder Craig S. Elder, Sr., sunrise: April 4, 1945, sunset: Friday, May 23, 2014. A member of AGAPE' Outreach Ministries Church. A proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Rachel Elder, grandparents Dewey and Geneva Pace, Charles and Ada Elder, brother Dewayne Elder and other relatives. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Alice; children, Craig (Pam) Elder II, Tiffany Elder, and Alison Franklin; four grandchildren; siblings, Gary (Beverly) Elder, Turea (Emanuel) Calloway, Bonnie Elder-Dilver, and Robin Elder; many other relatives and friends. Funeral 12Noon on Friday, May 30, 2014 at New Covenant Believers Church, 3400 Kohr Blvd. Rev. Howard Tillman, Pastor, Rev. Erick E. Miles, Eulogist. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Arrangements by C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 27 to May 29, 2014.

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Dad

September 12, 2014

Grandpa and Bria

September 12, 2014

Grandpa, Bear and JayTaylor

Tiffany Elder

September 3, 2014

My dad and his grandson's during his last visit to Houston - Oct, 2013

Tiffany Elder

September 3, 2014

Tiffany Elder

June 9, 2014

Just heartbroken still....I miss you so much! I know you're smiling and at peace. You will be my forever "First Man I Ever Loved!" Your daugther, Tiffany aka "Moni Q"

David Broadnax

June 3, 2014

To the Elder family, sorry for your loss. Craig was a good man, who I knew at work. (Auto Zone) My condolences go out to you.

June 2, 2014

I will miss you Craig! My buddy, close friend and brother-in-law!

Vicky (Bell)White

June 1, 2014

you will forever in my heart.

Sharon Seward

May 31, 2014

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Praying your strength.

Russell Miller

May 30, 2014

I'll miss you Craig. You were my favourite golf partner, not to mention our time at Ohio Bell. RIP big fellow.

Diane Johnson

May 30, 2014

You'll always be remembered as the crazy man you were:-)Missed and loved:-)by all who were blessed to know you.RIP young man.

Mike Elder Jr

May 30, 2014

I'll miss my big cuz... It makes me so proud to know that this man had inspired, mentored and changed a lot of people lifes in his time that God blessed us to have him with us. I'll miss his smile and his laughter but yet those are some of the things that I will cherish for the rest of my and until we see each other again.

Rest in Peace
Mike Elder Jr

Lisa Groomes

May 30, 2014

I only knew Craig for a short time as Mr. Craig the gentleman who cut my grass. He was so kind and through. As a single woman its difficult to find reliable help you can trust. Craigs service to me was invaluable,and his conversations with me, appreciated. God bless you and keep you Mr. Craig.

Althea Spinner

May 29, 2014

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Praying your strength.

Ken Hedrick

May 29, 2014

Elder family,
Sharon and I were so sorry to hear of Craigs passing. He was one of the most kind and positive people I had the privilege of working with. I hope that you will accept our sincere condolences. God bless.

Ashley Byers

May 29, 2014

Mr craig was one of the nicest kind hearted people I have ever met. I am truly blessed to have known him, such a wonderful person iam truly heart heartbroken. May God bless you and your family.

Brandi Elder

May 29, 2014

R.I.H Uncle Craig No More Pain I Love You So much And Will Always and Forever Be Missed

Devika Frazier

May 29, 2014

Rest in peace Uncle Craig. I know that you have been reunited with Grandma and Granddad and are no longer in pain. Until we meet again

Virlee Anderson

May 29, 2014

GODS' GARDEN
God looked around his garden and found an empty place He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest With the help of his angels they flew you to your heavenly place

Gods garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best He knew you were suffering, he knew you were in pain He knew that you would never get well on this Earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough and the hills too hard to climb He closed your weary eyelids and whispered Peace be Thine It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone For part of us went with you the day God called you home.

You will be truely missed, Virlee M Anderson

May 29, 2014

Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Many prayer out to you and your family.CLPaige

Gloria McClendon and Family

May 29, 2014

We want to offer our deepest condolences to the family. Are prayers are with you.

Cheri McClendon-Morman

May 29, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Turea Calloway

May 29, 2014

I will miss our long talks, your words of advice on just about everything. Your contagious smile, the love and interest you showed for each of your nieces, nephews and grandchildren will be missed. It is hard to believe you are gone. I thank God for the opportunity He allowed me to have you as my brother. Love your sister Turea.

starla Doty

May 29, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jeannette Johnson

May 29, 2014

Elder family,sorry for your lost. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deidra Lazard

May 28, 2014

May God's Peace and Blessings surround your family at this
difficult time.

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