He was born August 21, 1951 in Middletown, Ohio.
Carl is survived by his wife, Theresa Elam; son, Kellen (Jaquelin) Elam; daughters, Erin Elam, Kasey Elam and Kerrie Elam; his grandchildren, Nathan Simmons, Lauren Elam, Carly Simmons, and Addilynn Simmons; sisters, Marsha Langnehs, Sheilia Wells, and Melissa (Rick) Adams; stepmother, Mary (Bill) Wheaton.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Kay Lloyd; father, Raymond Elam; and brother, Sam Elam.
Carl was an Army veteran, serving in Vietnam and later as a guard at the Berlin Wall, among many other posts.
He was mostly a devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather. His love will be with us always.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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