OBITUARY
William Ercel Elam
December 23, 1942 – July 13, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Whitten Timberlake Chapel
William Ercel Elam, 76, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Heartland of Lynchburg. He was the husband of Mildred Patrick Elam. Born December 23, 1942, in Brookneal, he was the son of the late William Walter Elam and the late Emma Marshall Elam.
William was a retired truck driver for LC Trucking and a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church in Brookneal. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Percel Elam.
In addition to his wife, William is survived by two children, Loleta Elam of Las Vegas, NV and Randy Elam also of Las Vegas, NV; two siblings, Joyce Elaine Elam of Brookneal and Robert McKinley Elam and his wife Charmaigne of Brookneal; one granddaughter, Amber Nicole Chapman; three great grandchildren; and other loving family members and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.
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FAMILY
- William Walter Elam Father (deceased)
- Emm Marshall Elam Mother (deceased)
- Walter Percel Elam Brother (deceased)
- Mildred Patrick Elam Wife
- Loleta Elam Daughter
- Randy Elam Son
- Joyce Elaine Elam Sister
- Robert McKinley Elam Brother
- Charmaigne Elam Sister-in-law
- Amber Nicole Chapman Granddaughter
- William is also survived by three great grandchildren; and other loving family members and friends.
PALLBEARERS
- Vincent Elam
- Preston Elam
- Earl Elam
- James Elam
- Brad Elam
- Robert Elam, Jr.
Past Services
Wednesday,
July 17, 2019
Visitation
Thursday,
July 18, 2019
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