Elmer Jay Totherow

Elmer Totherow FORT MILL - Elmer Jay Totherow, 86, of 1614 Old Nation Road, died Monday, November 30, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Fort Mill Church of God, with the Revs. Bobby Johnson, Debbie Dykes and Mark Leonhardt officiating. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery. Elmer was the son of the late George Glen Totherow and the late Fannie Elizabeth Totherow. "Elmer's!" For over 50 years this is how dad answered the phone. Over the years this meant several things: Elmer's Little Store, Elmer's Sunoco/Pure, Elmer's Little Mart, Elmer's Used Cars, or just Elmer's home. With just a second grade education, dad was a powerhouse in Fort Mill. Not only did dad build and run several businesses but he was very involved in the Fort Mill Church of God. Over his life he held various positions including Youth Superintendent, drummer and even directed the choir. Dad's compassion was evidenced by all the people that he helped throughout the years. He has financed the building of several churches all over South Carolina, given college kids cars, buried people that didn't have money and so many other things. He was a mentor to many young men evidenced by all the guys that hung around his businesses. More than anything else, Elmer was a faithful husband, loving dad, awesome grandfather and proud great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Johnson Totherow; two sons, Ronnie E. Totherow and Eric L. Totherow; his daughter, Cindy Totherow Jackson; two brothers, Rathiel H. Totherow and Lewis Edward Totherow; his sister, Dorcas Moore; seven grandchildren, Todd Totherow, Cliff Totherow, Jaime Totherow, Tyler Totherow, Harrison Totherow, Stephen Jackson and Chris Jackson; six great-grandchildren, Chloe Jackson, Wyatt Jackson, Carter Jackson, Carcyn Jackson, Tegan Totherow and Russell Totherow. He is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. at Whitesell Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.fortmillfuneralhome.com.