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1934 Mack 2024

Mack Edward Elder

April 23, 1934 — October 1, 2024

Mack Edward Elder, 90, of Athens, GA, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Born in Jefferson, GA on April 23, 1934, he was the son of the late John Billups Elder and Fannie Lee Whitehead Elder. In addition to his parents, Mack was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Thurmond Elder; brothers: Dean Elder and Billy Elder and sister, Rachael Patrick.

Following his graduation from Jefferson City High School in 1952, Mack joined the United States Air Force, serving from 1953 until 1957. Following discharge from the Air Force he attended the University of Georgia receiving his undergraduate in Aeronautical Administration and his master’s in General Business. He retired from the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education as an Extension Coordinator for Adult Education and Business after 25 years. In retirement, he worked in the transportation industry for twenty-one years, where he was able to travel the country while working.

Mack is survived by his wife of 47 years, Valerie Downing Elder; sons: Tim (Susan) Elder, David (Laura) Elder, Jason (Anna Kurtz) and Evan (Victoria Prevatt) Elder; brother: Jerry (Sue) Elder; grandchildren: Knox, Kate, Brian and Meredith Elder and one great grandson: Wilson Elder.

A service celebrating Mack’s life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Chapelwood United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00PM prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Northeast Georgia Humane Society, https://humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org/volunteering/ or the Athens Area Humane Society, https://athenshumanesociety.org/get-involved/donate/

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Chapelwood United Methodist Church

100 Janice Drive, Athens, GA 30606

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Celebration of Life

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Chapelwood United Methodist Church

100 Janice Drive, Athens, GA 30606

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