James O. Elder
January 3, 2018 at 4:25 p.m.
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He was born May 27, 1939, in Pierceton, to Howard and Florence Slusher Elder. On Aug. 21, 1991, he married Ruth Clark. They shared 26 years together.
He was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed spending time working on engines with his brothers, hunting with his boys and fishing on Sellers Lake. He was a member of American Legion Post 258 SAL, Pierceton, where he faithfully served as commander.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Lora (Mark) Anglin, Warsaw; son, Kenneth (Rita) Elder, Pierceton; step-children: Adam Clark, Lisa Cassel and Terry McCurdy; granddaughter, Heather (Justin) Deaton, Zionsville; grandsons: Scott Elder, Winona Lake; Joshua (Riley) Anglin, Darl Mosher and Lucas Elder, Warsaw; and Steven (Sondra) Elder, Pierceton; six great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Carol Bragg, Tennessee, and brothers Max (Mazie) Elder, Pierceton, and Howard (Lynne) Elder, New Haven. In addition, 11 stepgrandchildren and two great-stepgrandchildren survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son James Kevin Elder, brother Glen Elder and stepfather Max Miller.
A memorial gathering will be conducted at Pierceton American Legion at a later date.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
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Memorials to Pierceton American Legion SAL, 104 N. First St., Pierceton, IN 46562.
To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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He was born May 27, 1939, in Pierceton, to Howard and Florence Slusher Elder. On Aug. 21, 1991, he married Ruth Clark. They shared 26 years together.
He was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed spending time working on engines with his brothers, hunting with his boys and fishing on Sellers Lake. He was a member of American Legion Post 258 SAL, Pierceton, where he faithfully served as commander.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Lora (Mark) Anglin, Warsaw; son, Kenneth (Rita) Elder, Pierceton; step-children: Adam Clark, Lisa Cassel and Terry McCurdy; granddaughter, Heather (Justin) Deaton, Zionsville; grandsons: Scott Elder, Winona Lake; Joshua (Riley) Anglin, Darl Mosher and Lucas Elder, Warsaw; and Steven (Sondra) Elder, Pierceton; six great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Carol Bragg, Tennessee, and brothers Max (Mazie) Elder, Pierceton, and Howard (Lynne) Elder, New Haven. In addition, 11 stepgrandchildren and two great-stepgrandchildren survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son James Kevin Elder, brother Glen Elder and stepfather Max Miller.
A memorial gathering will be conducted at Pierceton American Legion at a later date.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
*****
Memorials to Pierceton American Legion SAL, 104 N. First St., Pierceton, IN 46562.
To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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