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Luther Anderson Elder |
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Lie-in-State: 11:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016 Scales & Sons Funeral Home, 314 East State Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130 Visitation with the Family: 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016 Bradley Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 9014 Bradley Creek Road, Milton, TN Celebration of Life: 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2016 Bradley Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 9014 Bradley Creek Road, Milton, TN The Service of Commital & Internment: Following the Service on Saturday, July 30, 2016 Brown & Elder Cemetery, Murfreesboro, TN Obituary: Luther Anderson Elder was born on November 27, 1926 in Rutherford County, Tennessee to John William Elder and Callie Brown Elder. He transitioned into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 25,2016 at the VA Hospital, Murfreesboro.
Luther received his education in the Rutherford County School System. He went on to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge.
Luther was a devoted and loving father, husband, and brother. He was a sweet man who loved gardening and singing. Even while he was in the hospital Luther would sing to the nurses and staff. He also enjoyed his cars.
His gentle presence will be missed.
Luther leaves to cherish his memory his devoted and loving wife, Susie Elder; sons, Eugene Elder and Leroy Elder; granddaughter, Latisha Elder; grandsons, DeAundre Elder and Marty James Anthony; brother, Clarence (Evelyn) Elder; sisters, Vera (Richard Dickie") Crawford, Pearl (Bill) Muse, Vira Puckett and Maggie Elder of Ohio; devoted nephew, Ernest Elder; loving niece, Shirley Elder "See you later, Soul Brother;" devoted friend, Louise Knox; a host of nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears, And hug your sorrows to you Through the years, but start out bravely With a smile. And for my sake and in my name, Live on and do all the things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort And in cheer, and I, in turn, will comfort you And hold you near. And never, never Be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you In the sky .. |