Donald Lee “Don” Elrod, age 74 of Mt. Airy, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016.
Born in Greer, South Carolina on June 6, 1941, he was a son of the late Robert Lee “Bob” and Pernell Kinney Elrod. Mr. Elrod was retired as a supervisor from Piedmont Automotive with over 30 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed listening to music, going to the beach, antique automobiles and cutting grass.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Bowen Elrod; granddaughter, Carlye Elrod; brother, Bobby Elrod.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Teri Elrod of Demorest; grandchildren, Codye Lee Elrod of Suwanee and Samantha Gail Elrod of Braselton; step grandchildren, Brooke Graham and Alex Graham; step great grandchild, Kendall Grace Gragg; nieces, Tanya Elrod of Baldwin and Shelly Elrod of Clarkesville.
Funeral services are 11 am Friday, February 26, 2016, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Pastor Kevin Mangum and Dr. Kenneth Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the America Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, the Ronnie Green Heart Center, c/o Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring Street, Gainesville, GA 30501 or to the charity of one’s choice.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home (706-778-8668) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
