He was predeceased by his parents, his wife; Betty Joy Elrod, one daughter; Deborah Graham and one grandson; Clay Graham.
He leaves to cherish his memory his four children; Paul (Brenda) W. Elrod, Rodney (Carolyn) Elrod, Melanie Elrod and Deidre (Guy) Miller, eight grandchildren; Dewayne Bennett, Paula Holbrook, Stephanie Elrod, Shelly Elrod, Colby Elrod, Shenna Thompson, Anthony Elrod and Michael Miller; 24 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family and friends will be received for visitation on Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 6-8 PM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home 376 Fairview Rd Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel.