Eli McElreath

Eli McElreath obituary

Eli McElreath

Eli McElreath Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Voran Funeral Home - Dearborn Chapel on Jul. 19, 2025.

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McElreath, Eli, was born on August 29, 1978 in Wayne, Michigan to Paul and Shari McElreath. Eli, who resided in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on July 17, 2025 at the age of 46. Loving son of Shari (the late Delano Alchin) McElreath and the late Paul McElreath. Dear brother of William (Mallory) McElreath. Dearest grandson of Phyllis Sherman. Dear uncle of Charlotte, Cole, Cara and Calvin. Also survived by his loving aunts, uncles, cousins and by many other loving family and friends.

Eli was a very hard working man who was respected by his coworkers and his friends. He was described as a tough man, who was both smart and honest with a very kind and generous spirit. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation Monday, July 21, 2025 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. with the funeral service to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Road. (313) 278-5100. Please share memories and/or leave condolences on Eli's guestbook on his tribute wall.

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