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David Dean Elmore

1958 - 2018

David Dean Elmore obituary, 1958-2018, Athens, GA

BORN

1958

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East

4355 Lexington Road

Athens, Georgia

David Elmore Obituary

David "Dean" Elmore, 60, husband of the late Carolyn Drum "Carol" Elmore died Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Born in Statesville, North Carolina, Dean was the son of the late David Elmore and Shirlee Thronburg. Dean and Carol moved to the Watkinsville, GA area in 1987 where he worked for Smith Setzer and Sons Concrete Pipe Plant as Plant Manager. From 2004 until 2018 Dean was the scheduler and dispatcher for Oconee Waste Transport. He was a Civil War Buff, very active in politics and an avid race car fan and had driven the pace car at Gresham Speed Way.

He is survived by two step-children, Scott (Yong Hwa) Gryder and Jeff (Kelly) Gryder, grandson, Joshua Gryder, nieces, Kim (Allen) Rose, and Olivia Elmore, nephew, Ronnie Cline Jr., and great nieces Zoey Rose, Madelyn Rose, and Sophia Rose.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 12, 2018 at 4:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service and for one hour following the service at the funeral home.

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2018.

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November 13, 2018

So sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Heartfelt condolences are with the family. May our Heavenly Father supply you with the strength and courage as needed each day. Colossians1:11. May the wonderful memories you shared bring you lasting comfort. Deepest sympathy!

allen welch

November 12, 2018

dean was a good friend an great person he will be missed by lot of people rest in peace

November 12, 2018

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Shiloh United Methodists Women
Shiloh United Methodist Church, Claremont, NC

November 12, 2018

My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by Jesus' promise of seeing our loved ones again. -John 6: 40

Sheri Veale

November 11, 2018

Love and prayers for the family.
Dean was a gentle giant. Such an interesting man, always enjoyed talking to him. He and my husband formed a bond over civil war tales. He will be missed.

Deepest condolences,
Kelly and Sheri Veale

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes

November 12, 2018

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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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12

Funeral service

4:00 p.m.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - East

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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