James W. Elrod, 71

Morganton, N.C., resident and Warren County native James W. Elrod, 71, died Aug. 18 at his home after a brief illness.

A 22-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving his country in Vietnam, he was the son of the late Willie Davis and Madie Bess Elrod and was preceded in death by son, Wilber James Elrod Jr.; brothers, Arthur Elrod and Jr. Clarence Elrod.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Powell Elrod; son, John Elrod of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Patricia Webb of Essex, England; stepdaughter, Earlene Brown of Morganton, N.C.; brothers, John (J.C.) Elrod of McMinnville and Douglas Elrod of Morganton; sister, Bobbie Elrod Lee of McMinnville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; uncles, Hughie Bess of McMinnville and Clyde Elrod of Murfreesboro; several nieces and nephews.

Sossoman Funeral Home of North Carolina was in charge of arrangements.

Information courtesy of Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 21, 2005