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Matt Elrod Obituary

MATT ELROD
MARCH 26, 1984 – JULY 10, 2009
IVA, SC – Matthew Samuel Elrod, Sr., age 25, of 209-B Mellrich Road, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Born in Anderson on March 26, 1984, he was the son of Elmer M. Elrod, Jr., and Freddie Matthews Elrod. Matt was self-employed and was of a member of First Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Elmer and Freddie Elrod, of Iva; girlfriend, Kimberly Smith; three children, Amber Renee Elrod, Matthew Samuel Elrod, Jr., and Gabriel Alexander Elrod; and two sisters, Connie Michele Sanders and Pamela Gidget Bane, both of Anderson.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, July 12, 2009, at First Creek Baptist Church conducted by the Reverend Donnie Murdock. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Elrod is at The McDougald Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Saturday, July 11, 2009, and will be placed inside of the church at 1:30 pm on Sunday, July 12, 2009.
A trust fund has been established for the children of Matt Elrod. Those who wish may make a contribution to this fund by contacting Capital Bank of Belton, 717 Anderson Street, Belton, SC 29627, or by calling 864-338-BANK.
The family is at the home of Elmer and Freddie Elrod, 209-C Mellrich Road, Iva.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anderson Independent-Mail on Jul. 11, 2009.

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Donald Allen

August 1, 2009

So sorry for the lose of your son, will keep the family in our prayers. May God Bless and Keep You. We can't imagine what it is like. Love you,
Donald and Judy Allen

Jerry Thomas

July 28, 2009

So sorry for the lose of your son.Such a tradgedy.You and your family are in our prayers Jerry & Gail Thomas

Linda Cross

July 26, 2009

Junior, I just heard today about your son. I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my prayers. Love, Linda Cross

July 21, 2009

Freddie and Family,

I am so sorry for your lose. I know the heartbreak of losing a child and I also know that God is the only one that will totally get you through this. I will continue to hold all of you up in prayer-Pam and Connie also. My love and prayers to you, Lois Hrbacek Davis

Robert & Michelle Anderson & family

July 13, 2009

Although we did not know Matt, we are friends of Connie & David and we would just like to say that we are very sorry for your loss.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

July 11, 2009

Sorry for your loss.

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