Donald R Elrod's Obituary
Donald Reid Elrod "Hillbilly"
9/2/1949 - 2/5/2022
Hillbilly entered into his eternal home after a heroic fight.
He was born and raised in LaFrance SC and later moved to Branchville SC where he called home for the last 25 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Minnie Smith Elrod, Son Timothy Elrod, and sister Evelyn Richey.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 30 years Judy Elrod. Daughters Tonia Price (Jeff) of NC Tonya Lemons (Roy) of Orangeburg. Son Neil Elrod(Lee) of Seneca. Grandchildren Christopher Jackson (Jennifer), Zachary Tucker, Jacob New, Grace Price, Victoria Lemons, Lizzie Smith, Corey Dorsey, Rachel Gibson, Dory. Great granddaughter Abbie Dellinger and Abbigail Smith. Sisters Travis Morgan, Wanda Mann. Nephew Danny Morgan and Niece Hope Bass. Numerous friends he called family.
He was a Millwright by trade. His favorite things included cooking to feed anybody who would eat, fishing, hunting, and telling his stories.
Hillbilly loved his family with all his might and was loved by everybody that knew him.
He of Baptist faith and attended Colston Branch Baptist Church in Branchville.
The family would like to extend gratitude to a very special person Megan McCormick who cared for Donnie during his illness and who became our family.
Ott Funeral Home in Branchville Will be in charge of arrangements
Visitation for Branchville will be Monday February 7,2022 form 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Graveside service and burial will be Thursday February 10th at 2:00 with visitation prior to service.
Pastor Shawn Hanks will Officiate
Burial will be at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery Seneca, SC
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