Gerald Ray Elder Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerald Ray Elder of Kahoka, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 85, on November 9, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gerald Ray Elder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Elder and Iva Bretz Elder; his son David S. Elder; his grandson Matthew James Elder; his brothers, Ben "Abe" Elder, Edward "Jake" Elder and Michael Elder; and his daughter-in-law Colleen Elder.
He is survived by: his wife Margaret Glasgow; his children, Steven M. Elder of Theodosia, MO, Dan R. Elder of Chadwick, MO, James A. Elder of Kahoka, MO and Julie Ann Elder Carter of Kahoka, MO; his grandchildren, Tanya Elder Jones, Ashlee Gregory Evans, Sarah Elder, Emilie Elder, Staci Gregory and Jena Elder; and his sisters, Ruth McVey, Betty Brooks and Mildred Brooks. He is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren.