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Loran Elin Obituary

Loran W. Elin died Saturday, June 25, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wilda Vaughan Elin; son, Carl V. Elin; daughter, Ruth E. Carter and her husband, Mark; five grandchildren, Joshua, Mary, Rebecca, Carroll and Glen Carter; daughter-in-law, Sharon Elin and her daughter, Madalyn. Mr. Elin was a Navy veteran of WWII, and a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge # 36 and Slash Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, in Independence Christian Church cemetery in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Slash Christian Church, 11353 Mount Hermon Road, Ashland, Va., 23005.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 26, 2005.

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Linda & Dave Rothrock

June 29, 2005

Ruth & Mark,

Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. I remember all the conversations I had over the fence with Elin through the years. He was so nice and a wonderful grand father to the kids. It just won't be the same not seeing him sitting next door watching the kids play. I think Heaven just got a new grandpa to watch over the babies up there. Let us know if you need anything at all.

Madge Lindsay

June 26, 2005

Thinking of the Elin Family in your sorrow. I have fond memories working at the flee market with him. He was kind to my son Blake and will be miss. Madge & Blake

Janet Isbell

June 26, 2005

There's a new name written in glory & it's Elin. He truly was a wonderful friend & will be missed by many. I think of all the fish stories & the latest on his grandchildren. My prayers are with the family. Take care & GOD bless.

Janet

Mary Winecoff

June 26, 2005

Ruth,

We are very sorry for your loss, and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you and comfort you.

The Winecoff Family

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