James Arthur Elder

1951 - 2016

James Arthur Elder
CHESNEE, SC-- James Arthur Elder, 65, of Chesnee, loving husband and father, left his earthly home behind Saturday, August 27, 2016, after he fought his final battle at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior. Born January 18, 1951, he was a native of Spartanburg County and the husband of Judy Seay Elder of the home and the son of the late James Denise and Virginia Bridges Elder. He was a Lake Warden at Spartanburg Water Works for 17 years. He owned and operated Elder's Meat Processing Company and Pop's Bait Shop. Mr. Elder was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where he served as a former deacon and a former Sunday School teacher. He was also a member of Cherokee Springs Masonic Lodge #135.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Amy E. (Mike) Biggerstaff of Chesnee; two sons, Jeffrey and Jamie Elder both of Chesnee; one sister, Sarah Nagle of Florida; one brother, Harold (Mary) Elder of Chesnee; four grandchildren, Lauren and Haley Biggerstaff, Jaelyn Elder and Zack Biggerstaff; and one great-grandchild, Camden Hall. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Elder and one grandson, Tyler Biggerstaff. He was Pops to many and loved them all. His hard working hands are now at rest.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Eggers Funeral Home of Chesnee with Masonic Rites.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie Glover, the Rev. Fred Quidley and the Rev. Daryl Tolleson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the home of his daughter, Amy Biggerstaff, 2050 Sandy Ford Road, Chesnee.
E-condolences may be sent online to: www.eggersfuneralhome.com
Eggers Funeral Home
Chesnee