James D. Elder Obituary (2025

James D. Elder, 89, of Carmi, IL, died Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born October 14, 1924, in Evansville, the son of Hobart L. and Helen (Cluck) Elder. He was married to Audrey (Storey) Elder, and she survives. Jim was a World War II Navy veteran and member of the VFW and American Legion. Other memberships include Kiwanis International, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Ainad Shriners and the Masonic Lodge. For many years, he was active in local politics where he served as the County Chairman for the Democratic Party and Precinct Committeeman. Jim loved people and his enthusiasm showed in everything he did. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Audrey Elder of Carmi; sons James D. (Kathy) Elder of Conroe, TX, Terry (Sherri) Harper of Kingwood, TX; daughter Trudy (Don) Duvall of Carmi; step-daughter Connie Elder of Carmi; sister Dottie Jo Gandee of Mineral Wells, TX; grandchildren Jacob Elder, Jeremy Elder, Allie Harper and Whitney Duvall (Tony) Paprocki; great granddaughter Brianne Paprocki. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Kathryn and Elizabeth. Visitation is 5-7 pm, Friday, July 18th at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Funeral is at 10 am Saturday, July 19th. Burial with military rites will be in Big Prairie Cemetery. Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, July 18, 2014 - 5-7pm Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, July 19, 2014 - 10am