Gerald Elder

            Mr. Gerald Elder, age 78, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Valley Nursing Center.

            Gerald was born January 23, 1941 in Alexander County, the son of the late Hayward Frank Elder and Ruby Hendren Elder.

            He had worked in the furniture industry and retried from Alex-Vale Furniture. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing and fishing.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Arlene Payne Elder; a brother-in-law, Nelson Brown.

Those left to cherish and honor his memory include: his son, Aaron Elder of Taylorsville and significant other, Alexis Barnes, of Stony Point; a sister, Merle Brown of Taylorsville; two brothers, Larry Elder and wife, Phyllis, Roger Elder all of Taylorsville; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Beulah Baptist Church. Revs. Keith Bowman, Stephen Dagenhart, and Neil Walker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Taylorsville City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Pallbearers include: Woody Childers, Chris Elder, Kevin Elder, Philip Payne, Jeff White, and Jason Mecimore.

Memorials may be made to: Beulah Baptist Church, 336 Black Oak Ridge Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and cremation services is honored to be serving the Elder Family.

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