Jimmy Ray Elder Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 9, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Jimmy Ray Elder of Linwood, Kansas, born in Lawrence, Kansas. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jimmy Ray Elder to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Elder and Hattie Edythe Elder (Swaim Tudhope); his wife Edna Irene Henik; his siblings, Robert Elder and Roberta Johnson; and his grandson Ray Garcillano.
He is survived by: his children, LeRoy Elder (Joyce), Linwood and Sandra "Sandy" Hill (Ron); his grandchildren, Michael Elder (Jennifer), Crystal Best (Mike), Kevin Elder (Sara), Jessica Garcillano (Ray), Brendan Zahn (Liza) and Allison Reif (Nick); and his great grandchildren, Trinity Zahn, Mollie Elder, Antonin Johnson, Austin Best, Chloe Elder, Abby Elder, Makayla Best, William Zahn, Noah Elder, Emma Elder, Drew Elder, Letty Best, Jimmy Cavin Zahn, Cooper Reif and Tori Garcillano.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 14th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Basehor United Methodist Church (18660 158th St, Basehor, KS 66007). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 15th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy's name to the Leavenworth County 4-H Foundation and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
