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Mr. James Edward Elder, 47, of Mount Holly passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. James was a son of Edward ray Elder and Deanna Margaret Zimmerman Elder of Fairland, Indiana.
James was a 1983 graduate of Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis, In. and was a Veteran having served in the US Navy. He was a former Masonic Mason, loved fishing and boating. He and his sons loved skipping rocks and were true rock hounds.
Survivors include his former wife, Teresa Elder Bush of Denver, NC; sons, Evan Ray Elder and Ethan James Elder of Denver, NC; daughter, Alyssa Thornbury of Columbia. SC; brothers, Jerry Foley and Kevin Foley of Elizabethtown, KY; sisters, Katherin Ross of Indiana and Darla Marie Ellis of Fairland, Indiana; nephews, Matthew E. Marsee, Nick Ellis, Nicki Ellis and Tyler Ross.
No Services are planned at this time.
Online condolences can be made to the Elder Family at www.carolinacremation.com. Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, North Carolina is assisting the Elder family.
Evan and Ethan Elder says
We love you Daddy and will miss you always. You will always be in our hearts. Love you
Donna Reynolds says
Darla and family, I was so sorry to hear this. Praying for you all!
Alicia Puckett says
Baby Baby Baby, I’m so glad God crossed our paths. We shared a bond that nothing could ever break. You have my <3 heart and always will. Bailey, Brooke, and I will never forget your silly antics, quick wit, and the ability to always make us laugh. Thank you for "sharing" Alyssa, Evan, And Ethan, I also loved them as my very own! Your voice, smiling face, sweet notes, and loving texts will never be forgotten. I know your in the arms of God which makes me at ease knowing you are my angel, always with me. Never forget just how much you were loved and and truly missed . Love You always baby ~
Michelle Mittman says
Thinking of you, Darla, and your entire family. I pray for comfort, peace and healing.
Bonny Logsdon Burns says
The Elder family is in my prayers of comfort and strength. Jim was taken too soon. I have only fond and kind memories of Jim from our high school days. May He rest in God’s love and light.
Barbara Fengya says
I remember Jim as a student in my 9th grade biology class. He was a joy to have in class. Blessings to all of the Elder family as you grieve his loss.
tammy wright says
Rest in peace brother. We had a lot of laughs & a lot of tears over the years. We will miss you very much
tammy wright says
Rest in peace brother. We had a lot of laughs & a lot of tears over the years. Life will not be the same without you. We will miss you very much
Amy Duncan says
I’m so very sorry to hear Jim has passed. I’ll always remember “Jimmy’s” high energy and his voice over the FC radio. My sincere condolences to his family.
Don Wade says
Jimmy was a childhood friend of mine from elementary through High School. He was a good- hearted boy and man. I was shocked to see this posted on FB because the last time I saw him was at our 20th reunion and he seemed so healthy. God bless Jimmy and wrap his arms around him and the his family. He will always be remembered fondly and missed.
Andrea "Andy" Lowery-Baker says
Jimmie,
I hadn’t talked to you in decades but was glad to hear from you on FB. I think I still have some of your notes from middle school somewhere. You put your whole heart into all you did. There will never be another one like you..I smile when I think of you proudly announcing on the radio, and singing with the FC singers. I was happy to see your pictures living in the Carolinas & thought, “Oh, good..he looks happy.” Your boys are beautiful. I am mostly sad for them. My prayer is that they and everyone that loved you will be comforted and that we’ll all carry a little bit of Jimmie with us the rest of our lives. Rest in peace, my friend.
Kristy Cook says
Jim, We had a lot of fun during our radio days at WRFT. You’ll be missed! Prayers going out to your family.
Lorena says
Sorry for your loss. We feel so much sorrow when we lose a love ones. God has made some wonderful promises to mankind. He tells us that he will bring dead ones back to life (John 5:28,29). They will be able to enjoy life without a prospect of ever dying again. (Isaiah 25:8). Please rely on God at this most difficult time, because he wants us to throw our burden on him and he will truly help us (Psalm 55:22). I hope that theses words have brought some comfort to you at this most difficult time.
Alicia Puckett says
I have looked at this everyday since you’ve been gone. In hopes it would be a lil easier each time. Well I was definitely was wrong about that. Till we meet again… I <3 Love you and missing you forever baby~
Chad B says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Elder Family. I am glad I got to know Jim and learn from him. Truly, an amazing man and friend.
Wayne Hoover says
I was so sorry to read of Jim’s passing. Jim blazed a path in our industry and I will always remember his thoughts and insights for our business.
Claire J says
Dear Elder Family: Weeping the loss of your beloved James is normal, even the perfect man Jesus gave way to tears when his friend Lazarus died. God, who started mankind off in a lovely garden, vowed to restore the lost Paradise. Then, mankind will not be subject to criminals, violence, sickness, accidents, and death. He promised that we will also be at peace with the animals and ‘for like the days of a tree will the days of my people be. I will bless them and their descendants for all time to come.’ (Isaiah 65:21-25; Micah 4:4; Revelation 21:3, 4) Giving us a foregleam of the new world, Jesus said in John 6:40 “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone that beholds the Son and exercises faith in him should have everlasting life, and I will resurrect him at the last day.” Until that day comes, may you and your family lean on Jehovah God to cope with your disquieting thoughts and to get comfort in all our tribulation for he is called the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) May you have undeserved kindness and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. –Philippians 1:2.
Russ Swanson says
Jim was a good LP man and a great person. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Linda Zimmerman Betts says
My condolences to Deanna and Eddie for loss of their son. Prayers to you and the family.
Ethan says
Dad i love you more than anything in the world i love you you were a nice dad. I love you but your in a better place now
Ethan says
Love you dad hope your in a beetter place now.
Ethan Elder says
Daddy I love you so much I don’t want u to die but it happened I think about you everyday I know you are always in my heart i love you daddy
From your son Ethan
Evan says
I love u daddy I wish you hadn’t of died but I really really love u I think about you all the. Time I remember when you would always order me pizza from Pizza Hut and get me mouton dew every day I will remember that moment i know you are in my heart love u
Ethan Elder says
Hey dad! It’s Ethan, just wanted to let you know that I’m doing fine everyone here misses you!!
I love you dad your forever in our hearts! Love Ethan
Evan Elder says
Hey dad.. it’s Evan here, I still miss you to this day, I didn’t want you to die, I think about you everyday and I’m doing fine I love you.. -Evan
Ethan Elder says
Hey Dad! I just wanted to tell you that I love you and that I miss you very much, hopefully you are watching over me in heaven. I’ve had my ups and downs but I’m getting around! I love you so much dad!!
Ethan Elder says
Hey dad, just wanted to let you know I’m doing really well, I miss you a lot and I think about you a lot. I hope that you are doing good up there. Hopefully ur watching over me. I love you dad .