Elzie J. Orders III, 73, of Johnstown, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born on January 10, 1946 in Columbus, OH, a son to the late Elzie J. “Buzz” Jr. and Freda Fanchion (Friend) Orders. Elzie was a Marine veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He was an avid golfer, bowler, hunter and loved fishing, drag racing and coaching the Little Rebels. Elzie is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Connie; children, Kimberly Dowell (Bob Carr) of Johnstown, Elzie IV of Johnstown and Tracy (Robert) Poole of Utica; brothers, Kenneth Michael and Randy Curtis both of Bradford, OH; sisters, Patricia Lou Marvin of Bethel, OH and Paula Sue Orders of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Becci, Miranda, Eden, Elzie V, Jordan, Jared, Lily, Jacob, Kalene and Ellie; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, James Clayton and Richard Elvin and sister, Dorothy “Peggy” Margaret. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Calvin Alexander officiating. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery.
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