Elmer owned and operated his own trucking company and was a racecar driver at one time.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Ashby Roberts; sister, Deborah Hartless; maternal grandparents, Dora and Mascott Hamilton and fraternal grandparents, Cora and George Roberts.

Elmer is survived by his loving companion of 54 years, Diane; a son; a grandson; brothers, Randy, Johnny, Brooke and Daniel; sisters, Bonnie Clark, Anna Shepherd, Nettie Garrett and Angela Crowell; five loving aunts, Elizabeth Shafer, Barbara R. Camden, Jean R. Camden, Rosa Lee R. Chittum and Mary R. Watts; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

A graveside service was conducted Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Green Hill Cemetery by the Rev. W. David Bain.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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