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John Elder Obituary

ELDER John Alton, Jr. died peacefully Mon., Sept. 17, 2018. Rita, wife of 49 years, surrounded him as he entered eternity. He is remembered lovingly by daughters Jenny and Missy (Brad; Anna, Kara & Joel) and many family & friends. Services will be at Lex 1st UMC Sat., Sept. 29, 10 am, reception and visitation following. Burial at Camp Nelson National Cemetery will be Mon., Oct. 1, 10 am. Donations in memory of John may be made to Lexington Rescue Mission. www.milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Sep. 27, 2018.

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Cindy Kennedy

September 29, 2018

RIP my friend. I'm praying for Rita and Jenny at this difficult time

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Lex 1st UMC

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Camp Nelson National Cemetery

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