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John Tilford Elder

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John Tilford Elder, 80, of Rogers passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1932, in Pasadena, Calif., the son of Joseph and Marjorie Elder. John was a former roofer before he and his wife, Carol, owned and operated Elder Decorating Supply in Rogers for 32 years. John served in the United States Army. Survived by his wife, Carol Wright Elder of the home; his children, Michael Elder, Deloris Elder, Terry Elder and Steve Elder, all of Rogers, and Shelia Byrd of West Siloam Springs; one sister, Joanna Baker of Kansas City; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services with military honors will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth St., Rogers. Interment will be in the Rogers Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research. Online condolence may be made to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Published November 21, 2013

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