Murl Eugene Eleam

Murl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born November 26, 1938, in Trion, Georgia, to the late Amos Elmont Eleam and Ruth Delores Canada Eleam. He graduated from Dudley Hughes High School in Macon and served his country in the Air National Guard.

Murl spent his career as a Sales Specialist where he supplied electrical parts to large corporations. After he retired, he volunteered at Southeast High School in Macon. He was a longtime member of the Exchange Club of Macon, and for many years he served as Chief of Pits for the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) at Road Atlanta.

Murl was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Carole Crutchfield Eleam; his daughter, Merlene Frances Eleam; and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Monica Marsh.

He is survived by his daughter, Shawna Drawdy (Glenn) of Dahlonega; grandchildren, Caleb Drawdy (Ali) and Caleigh Drawdy, both of Cumming; great-grandchildren, Adeline and Canon Drawdy of Cumming; sister, Beverly King (Don); niece, Jill Towns (Payton); and nephews, Jay Davis (Jessica), Alan Marsh (Gina), Bart Marsh (Jennifer), and Bill Marsh Jr. (Deborah).

Snow's @ Macon Memorial Park has charge of arrangements.