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Brian Elrod Obituary

ELROD Brian ""Tray'' Elrod, passed away on November 24, 2006 of natural causes. He was 37 years, raised in River Ridge, LA and resided in South Beach, FL. Beloved son of Donna Jean Webb and survived by his dearest friend, mentor and father-figure, Tim Zufle. Brother of Alisha, Cindy, Glen, Jr., Steve and Kevin Elrod.Tray attended St. Paul's in Covington, LA, John Curtis Christian School in River Ridge, LA and graduated from French Camp Academy in French Camp, MS where he was a Christian Radio disc jockey. He graduated from Hines College in Jackson, MS prior to joining the Merchant Marines. He then went into the insurance industry, receiving several national awards. A Memorial Service and Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 6 PM. Family and friends are invited for a gathering afterward, place to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Father Seelos Center, 2030 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 or visit: www.seelos.org.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 20, 2006.

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Gwen Studnick

December 21, 2006

Dear Donna, Tim and ALisha,
We are so sorry for your loss of Tray. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorry. May the love of friends & family, and precious memories help guide you through this difficult time.

Bill and Gwen Studnick

Deborah Bellina

December 20, 2006

Donna, Alicia and Tim, my heart goes out to you all. You know that I share and feel your pain. Tray is with Joseph; he has welcomed him into the wonderful heavens above. Tray was a wonderful and beautiful person; he will be sorely missed.
Love always and god bless you at this lonely time in your lives.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love,

Patty Ledford

December 20, 2006

DEAR DONNA, ALISHA, aND TIM,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Tray will be missed by all that knew him. He is in a wonderful place now.


Love Patty,Cleatus, and Ryan Ledford

Deborah Bellina

December 20, 2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Deborah Bellina

December 20, 2006

To my dearest friends,

Donna and Tim my heart goes out to you both on this horrible and tragic loss. Tray was a wonderful son and man. Jesus and Joseph were at the gates welcoming Tray into his new world. He is at peace and with alot of people that love and will keep him safe. Donna; time heals all...he is with Joseph and he will watch over him and keep him in his arms as he did all of us.

Love,
Deborah Bellina "Your sister"

Michelle Dubourg

December 20, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I first knew Tray back in 1982, he was a very nice and caring person he will not be forgotten

Linda and Joseph Kirn

December 20, 2006

Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes to Donna, Alisha and the rest of the family. To have had a son like Tray was a god send in and of itself and to keep the memories close around your heart in this time of grief is the antidote to the first step of healing. May good keep each one of you lifted up on eagles wings. Much love, Dr. Joseph and Linda Kirn and Jennifer Cambise.

Larry & Prudence Konikoff

December 20, 2006

Our hearts and prayers go out to Tray and his family. We know that he was dearly loved and will be missed.

emily naefe

December 20, 2006

I will always remember Tray as best friend to our son, Jeffrey. They played together for four years. Tray will always be remembered as the "king" of Robin Lane. He was a sweet, kind boy. The last time I saw him was at the Hewgley's house. We were all having dinner and he came in and he smiled that big smile. We have many fond memories of Tray and will miss him. Our hearts go out to Donna and his sisters and brothers. He was a special person. Love, Dave and Emily Naefe

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