Esker Eugene Elder

            Esker Eugene Elder, age 77, of Stony Point, left this earth holding the hand of his beloved daughter “Punkin” with his loyal dogs Sam and Willie by his side on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home. He was ready to go see his loving wife Mary that was waiting on him to join her at their home in Heaven.

            Esker was born September 1, 1947, in Iredell County, the son of the late Dewey Elder and Mable Sprinkle Elder.

            He was a man of many talents and he believed in doing a job the right way the first time. He was very strong willed and very independent but also the best teacher and loving father that his baby girl could ever ask for. He loved his son-in-law, Shawn and always enjoyed his company and working on many tasks together and said many times that Shawn and Punkin made a great team. He will surely be missed but he has taught Punkin enough that she will be able to live the rest of her life knowing that her daddy and momma will be watching over her. “Daddy is smiling when he sees me teaching his granddaughters what he had taught me.” We love you, Daddy.

            Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Mary Rector Elder; his sisters, Maude, Mary, Helen; his brothers, Johnnie, Robert, Jake, and James.

            Those left to cherish and honor his memories include: his daughter, Kellie “Punkin” Elder Marlowe and husband, Shawn; his granddaughters, Willa and Pyper Marlowe; his sisters, Peggy and Louise; and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends.

            The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Marvin Methodist Church. Pastor Jerry Rogers and Pastor Jeff Carson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery.

            The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to the service.

            Pallbearers include: Shawn Marlowe, Corey Parker, Hank Childers, Jeff Carson, Robbie Beam, and Frankie Estes.

            Honorary pallbearers include: Wade Shoemaker, Chris Pope, and Bryan Cook.

            Memorials may be made to Union Cemetery.

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

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Esker Eugene Elder.

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