Mr. David Brian Elder Sr., age 60, of Chatsworth, GA, departed this life Sunday May 1, 2016 at the Hamilton Medical Center. He was born April 15, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late Thomas E. and Marie Elder. He was also preceded in death by his son William Garrison, brother, Mark Elder. David proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his children, Thomas and Christi Elder of Ringgold, GA, David Elder, II, of Chatsworth, GA, Gail and Kevin Greer of Eton, GA, Lena Mitchell of Ringgold, GA, Kellie McKerrocher of Cohutta, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis Elder of Chatsworth, GA, Stephen and Carolyn Elder of Dalton, GA, Thomas W. and Joann Elder of Cohutta, GA; grandchildren, Tayler Smith, Branden Elder, Jesse Mitchell, Jr., Chase Mitchell, Jessica McKerrocher, Macaela McKerrocher, Alex Greer, Abbie Davenport and Madison Davenport; several nieces and nephews.

Services to celebrate the life of Mr. David Brian Elder Sr. will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Ponders Melrose Chapel with Pastor Tom Stocks officiating. Music and singing will be by Tim Chastain. He will be laid to rest at Ponders Murray Memorial Gardens in Chatsworth, Georgia, with Justin Elder, Jesse Mitchell, Branden Elder, David Elder, II, Thomas Elder and Stephen Elder serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at Ponders Melrose Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and after 11:00 a.m. Wednesday until the service hour.

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