William Joseph Elder Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2025, at the age of 93, William Joseph Elder of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Elder and Nancy Willett Elder; his wife Mary "Rita" McCarthy Elder; his brothers, Bobby Jean and Earl; and his daughter-in-law Anja Elder.
He is survived by: his sons, Randy Elder (Ann), Steve Elder (Carol), Bruce Elder and David Elder (Cheryl); and his siblings, Martha McAnany, Jim Elder, Shirley Rushing, Larry Elder, Nancy Sorg and Becky Mills. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren with one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A prayer will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 at 6:45 PM at the Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory (519 Locust St, Owensboro, KY 42301). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Precious Blood Catholic Church (3306 Fenmore St, Owensboro, KY 42301).
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations to Precious Blood Catholic Church at 3306 Fenmore St, Owensboro, KY 42301, St. Vincent de Paul, 200 E 18th St, Owensboro, KY 42303, or Knights of Columbus at 3540 E 10th St, Owensboro, KY 42303.
