James Elder Sr.

James B. Elder Sr., 74, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. He was born on January 25, 1940 to the late James C. and Dorothy Rainy Elder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Ann Lamm Elder, and his sister, Dorothy E. Gregory. Mr. Elder was a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his children, James B. Elder Jr. and wife, Cheryl of Ford, Robert Wayne Elder Sr. and wife, Jonan of DeWitt, and Michael Ray Elder Sr. and wife, Michelle of DeWitt; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, David and Clifford Elder of Florida, and John Elder of Dinwiddie; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Smyrna Baptist Church, 11971 Carson Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841 with the Reverend Robert L. Rowland III officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at church. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Visitation Details

Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Service Information

Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 1:00pm