He served in the U.S. Marines and was a Military Police officer in California. He has been a part of the UPCI Ministry for 25 years. He was an officer for the Midland Police department and work in the oil field for several years. He also was head of maintenance at the Scottish Rite Dormitory.
Elmer is survived by his children; son, Monty Greathouse and his wife Traci of San Angelo, Texas; daughter, Sharon Tidwell and her husband George of Odessa, Texas; daughter, Teresa Foreman and her husband Billy of Ranger, Texas; son, Billy Greathouse and his wife Melody of Odessa, Texas; daughter, Daphne McKinney and her husband Shawn of Sulphur Springs, Texas; son, Glenn Rich and his wife Mary of Odessa, Texas and daughter, Debbie Dunagin and her husband Buddy of Odessa, Texas; sister, Dorothy Vaught. He also has 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his, father, C. R. Greathouse, mother, Frances Greathouse and his brother, Billy Ray Greathouse.
A graveside service will occur Friday, December 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Blackwell Cemetery, Blackwell, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hubbardkellyfuneralhome.com for the Greathouse family.