Richard Elam Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Elam Sr. of Taylor Springs, Illinois, born in Coffeen, Illinois, who passed away on January 24, 2022 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Elam Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Elam and Edith Elam (Bess); his wife Kathleen Shelton; his grandchild Jordan Michael Jones; and his siblings, Martha Young, Marilyn Munos, Lola Scheifer, Donna Elmore and Alfred Elam Sr..
He is survived by: his children, Debbie Jones of Hillsboro, Pam Guinn of Donnellson, Ranee Elam (Carl Rogers), Jodi Summers (David) and Dick Elam Jr. (Mona); and his sister Wanda Taylor of Irving. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
