PIERCETON — James O. Elder, 78, passed away at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at his residence in Warsaw.
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.
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