James "Jimmy" H. Elder

July 29, 1947 - May 18, 2020

Union Grove United Methodist Church

Thursday 5/21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC

3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West

Phenix City, AL 36867

Friday 5/22, 2:00 pm

Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC

3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West

Phenix City, AL 36867

Friday 5/22, 12:00 am

James “Jimmy” H. Elder, age 72, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home on Friday, May 22, 2020 with Reverend Wayne Veal officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 6-8 p.m.

Mr. Elder, son of the late James Lemuel Elder and Ann Margarite Tucker Elder, was born July 29, 1947 in Columbus, Georgia. A 1965 graduate of Central High School and 1970 graduate of Auburn University where he received a MBA in Accounting, Mr. Elder began a career with Nabisco/Kraft Foods, faithfully working for over 35 years. He then began working in the Phenix City School System, providing guidance in PE, ISS, Reading Intervention, and Special Needs until his retirement. Mr. Elder closely followed both Central High School football and Auburn University football. He loved his family immensely and enjoyed traveling. Mr. Elder attended Restoration House Ministry and was noted as a man who never met a stranger. His family remembers him as a first class southern gentleman, a second father to many, and a man who will truly be missed by all.

He is survived by a daughter, Casey Elder Melton of Phenix City, Alabama; son, Chris Elder also of Phenix City, Alabama; sister, Jean Elizabeth Whitaker of Crawford, Alabama; brother, Joseph Richard Elder and his wife Nichole of Phenix City, Alabama; former spouse, Janise Elder of Phenix City, Alabama; three grandchildren, Jordan Melton, Jamisen Melton, and Jillian Melton; nieces; nephews; many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to COVID-19 Response Fund at www.feedamerica.org.

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We have known the Elder family since childhood. В There is no finer example of a son carrying out his parentsвЂ™ legacy of love and grace В than Jimmy Elder. We are so very sad to hear of his passing. You could always guarantee getting a smile from Jimmy and he never failed to ask about the family and how everyone was doing. He loved to keep my mother informed about the status of her favorite cookies (Mallomars) and their seasonal appearance on store shelves. вќ¤пёЏ Jimmy will be greatly missed. В Rest in Heaven, friend.В

IвЂ™m so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Elder I met him with the Phenix city school system and he was a coach assistant he had a wonderful spirit about himself always had a smile to his family our loss is heavens gain he really will be missed praying for this family

I grew up with Jimmy and graduated Central with him.В There was a direct path from the back of his house to mine on 43rd Street.В We shared suppers a lot.В I hope somewhere over the years he shared with his family the story about the slippery pork chop at the supper table at my house. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Jimmy and I grew up together and were classmates at Central High. He remained the same pleasant and kind man throughout his lifetime. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and respected Him. My deepest sympathy to JimmyвЂ™s family.

Chris and Casey so sorry for you loss. Your Dad was a great man. RIP Jimmy.

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So deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe, I'm so very sorry to hear that you have lost your Father.В My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

To the family of Jimmy I am sorry for your loss. I knew him for more than 40 years and considered him a friend.

A Southern gentleman for sure.В Gonna miss you my friend...loved you like a brother.В Fly high with the Angels.

We are so sorry about the loss of Jimmy. Jimmy worked with my father at Nabisco during Jimmy's first decade with the company. Although my father retired in the late 1970's , we still periodically would see Jimmy through the years. He was a very good man and will be truly missed.В

I have known Jimmy since 1973. He was definitely a southern gentleman who never met a stranger. He was a great friend.В
Joe, Nicole and family, I hadn't talked to Jimmy in a while and was shocked to hear of his death. He was a great guy. My condolences and prayers are with all of you.В

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.