Robert was born March 10, 1979 in Athens, Georgia. He is survived by his mother, Mal Sheffield Elder, father, John Frederick Elder Sr., and three brothers John, Griff, and Chip.
After over a decade of eminent service at Nissan of Athens, Robert left to follow his dreams of opening Classic City Aquariums with his partner, Jimmie Rattles. He designed the floor plan and cabinetry of the store, he plumbed all of the tanks, and he installed all of the specialized lighting. In an era where many small businesses fail the first year, Classic City Aquariums is thriving and serves as a fitting memorial to his vision and passion. He had an innate ability to make anyone feel special just by speaking to him or her. His gigantic heart and vast intelligence across an endless amount of subjects served him well as a leader, problem-solver, son, brother, and friend.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 3 PM at Bernstein Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service, also at Bernstein.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to bernsteinfuneralhome.com.