Chris Elrod, age 72, of Commerce, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Mr. Elrod was born on October 25, 1951, in Commerce, Georgia, to the late Ervin and Ruth Baker Elrod. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Elrod, Davy Elrod, and sister, June Elrod.
Mr. Elrod was a retired machinist from Roper Pump with 26 years of service. Chris was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include sons James Lee Elrod of Commerce and Tim Elrod of Commerce; sisters Ann Smith of Baldwin, Barbara Clark of Clarkesville, Sandra Willis of Athens, and Katina Elrod of Commerce; brothers Bammbamm Elrod of Homer and Branham Elrod of Cornelia; grandchildren, Timothy Genesis, Angela, Brandon, and Jeremey, Ashley; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Minister Chad Holcomb officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
