John Elgin

Belton – John Virgil Elgin, 82, husband of Laura Jean Smith Elgin, of 113 Lowe Road, died Friday, April 18, 2014 at his home.

Born in Anderson County, he was a son of the late Virgil and Ollie Lowe Elgin.  He was a member, deacon and former Sunday School Teacher at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are:  one son, Perry Elgin and wife Peggy of Belton; two sisters, Kathryn Woodson and Peggy McGaha both of Belton; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a son, Jerry Elgin; one daughter, Kathy Elgin and one sister, Annie Igou.

Funeral Services will be held 4PM Sunday at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Colloms, Mr. Rickey Rice and Rev. Ron Culbertson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2:30 – 4 PM prior to the service at the church.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorials be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29625.  The family is at the home.  Pruitt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.   Online condolences may be left at www.parkerwhitepruitt.com

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