Deward Jack Elrod

July 5, 1929 - March 7, 2016
Deward Jack Elrod

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Deward Jack Elrod, age 86, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. Mr. Elrod is preceded in death by his son, Paul Elrod. He leaves behind his wife, Doris A. Elrod; step children, Karen (Ralph) Jones of Myrtle Beach, SC and Kerry (Darlene) Hovey of Lexington, KY; sisters, Jean (the late Hugh) Thompson and Sue (Ken) Maiorano; daughter-in-law, Kathie Elrod, of Delaware OH; and two nephews, Michael and David Maiorano.

Mr. Elrod was a pastor for many years working for the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Kenton, OH and as an associate pastor for Village Missions. He then became the Quality Control Manager for Cooper Tire in Akron, OH followed by Quality Assurance Manager of Parker Hannifin, Corp, Marion, OH. He and his wife loved to travel in Europe and has visited many places in the US.

The family will receive friends at James River Baptist Church, 4931 Centerville Rd. Williamsburg on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 1:00-2:00 PM followed by a memorial service to begin at 2:00 PM. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Toledo, Ohio.  Memorial contributions can be made in Deward Jack Elrod’s name to James River Baptist Church. Online condolences can be made at bucktroutfuneralhome.net.


Service

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

James River Baptist Church - Directions
4831 Centerville Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Visitation

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

James River Baptist Church - Directions
4831 Centerville Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

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  • March 07, 2016
    John and Marilyn Hoy says:
    Doris, We were so sorry to hear about Jack. So glad he didn't suffer long. Isn't it a comfort to know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord?

  • March 22, 2016
    Jo Anne Alley says:
    My sincere and deep sympathy to you. How blessed we are to know Jack now resides in his heavenly home. With admiration to you both.

  • April 06, 2016
    Deena Wise says:
    Dear Doris I am Irene Craig's daughter Deena I just wanted to say on her behalf because if she were in this world she would've sent you her heartfelt love and affection and deepest condolences I to do the same I want to thank you for your Ministry of friendship to Dan and my mom she always spoke of you two in the highest regards. I am sorry for your loss surely it's heavens gain!