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Lloyd Elder Obituary


LLOYD LINWOOD ELDER, SR.  
On Thursday, December 9, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Audrey C. Elder; father of Charles F. Crampton (Pat), Gladys M. Wood, Lloyd L. Elder, Jr., Mary P. Elder, and Anita J. Elder; brother of Madeline Heflin (Gene), and Alton Elder (Patsy). Also survived by five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He also leaves his faithful dog, Sammy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 14, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow. Flowers are welcome and or memorial contributions may be made to So Others Might Eat, (S.O.M.E.), 71 - O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com   

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 13, 2010.

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December 17, 2010

Dear Elder Family,

I know you through the "Court" parties, Barb McNaney's friend. I am so sorry for your loss. PLease accept my heartfelt sympathy. Marilyn Sayles

Melissa Wood

December 15, 2010

Grandpa you were a wonderful man with an amazing heart! May you rest in peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! All my love to you!

December 15, 2010

Dear Mom,

Thinking of you and wishing I could be with you. Dad was always so sweet to me and made me feel like one of his own.

Love to all, Pat

Gladys Wood

December 15, 2010

Thank you Dad for all that you have done for us throughout your life. We will miss you every day! Go with God!

Donna (Heflin) Gordy

December 14, 2010

Dear Aunt Audrey, Please know that my heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time.

Arlene Barnhart

December 13, 2010

Dear Aunt Audrey and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May you find strenght and comfort from family and friends.

Virginia Dunn

December 13, 2010

My Love and prayers are with each of you as you go through this sad time. May the love, peace and comfort of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ surround you always.
With heartfelt love.
In Christ.

Scott Roeder

December 13, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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