Elmar was born August 2, 1936 in Jefferson County, GA to the late John Franklin and Mary Braddock Simons.
Elmar was a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. He also retired as the Deputy of Finance for the City of North Charleston.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Juanita Ard Simons, a daughter, Pamela Schultz of Summerville, 4 grandchildren, Allen, Beth, David, and Gilby, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a sister Louise.
The family will receive friends Monday, November 19, 2018 from 5PM-7PM at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 1PM at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will immediately follow the service in Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. Services entrusted to Carolina Memorial Park Funerals and Cremations, 7113 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, 843-797-2222. Online condolences can be made by visiting www.carolinamemorial.com.