Altavista….…..William David Elder, age 72 of Altavista died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at MCV Hospital in Richmond.
Born August 20, 1942 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Alice Milton Elder of Phenix and the late Thomas Prescott Elder. Mr. Elder was a hard worker and spent most of his adult years working for Burlington Industries, he spent time as a real estate broker and he owned and operated Elder's Chevron in Altavista. David loved hunting, being outdoors, working in his flower garden and listening to old time bluegrass music. Above all else, David loved his family. He loved working on projects for all of them and he was fixing things and working until his last days.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Patricia B. Elder of the residence; a daughter, Pamela E. Lewis, of Midlothian; a son, William Scott Elder, of Charlotte, NC; a brother, Thomas W. Elder, of Chatham; a sister, Dr. Ann E. Nelson, and her husband, Tommy, of Phenix; two grandchildren, Collin Lewis and Sarah Lewis; two nephews, Tommy Elder and his wife, Cassandra, of Semora, NC and John Duffer of Lascassas, TN; one niece, Sharon Adams and her husband, Scott, of Suwanee, GA; two great nephews and three great nieces, Wesley Elder, Savannah Elder, Allison Adams, William Adams and Hannah Elder.
Memorial services will be conducted 4:00 P.M. Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Pastor Dennis Nichols.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 3 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence, 129 Chimney Ridge Court, Altavista, VA 24517.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Centra Foundation of Lynchburg, VA (foundation.centrahealth.com).
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.