Herman Clair Elder, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at the William F. Green Veteran’s Home in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Mr. Elder was born in Plant City and moved in 1966 to Louisiana. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and was a member of the Shriners. Mr. Elder was an avid fisherman who spent time making his own lures and enjoyed spending time outdoors whenever possible. He loved to laugh and enjoyed a good joke.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Elder; as well as their daughter, Rindy Vaughan (Reid); and granddaughter, Ashlynne, all of Cuba. He is also survived by his children, Dennis Elder (Julie), of Louisiana, Ronald Elder, of Tennessee, Phyllis Elder, of Mississippi, and Kelly Elder and Kendahl Shepherd, of Florida; sisters, Geri Jones, of Pennsylvania, and Dee Adcock (Mike), of Foley; brothers, Bobby Elder and Jim Elder, of Louisiana; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis E. Elder and Louise Butler Cason; grandparents, George and Sarah Elder; sisters, Shirley Ann and Reba Hazel Elder; aunt, Margie Kilgore; and uncle, Dennis Kilgore.
The family would like to express its sincere appreciation for dear friends, Chris and Karen Vaughan, and Barry and Bobbie Jo Newcomb. They have always been just a phone call away.
A memorial service will be held Nov. 8 in Lauderdale, Mississippi.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in his memory to the William F. Green Veteran’s Home or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be made at BumpersFuneralHome.com.
