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