Monday, June 16, 2014

Lawrence R. “Rafe” Elson (June 10, 2014)

Lawrence R. “Rafe” Elson, age 77, of Greenville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 9:39 PM at Wayne HealthCare, Greenville, Ohio. He was born on August 24, 1936 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Thomas & Mina (Cool) Elson.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Lois (Hofacker) Elson of Greenville, Ohio; daughters and son in law, Angela & Paul Kemme of West Chester, Ohio, and Cindy Elson of London, Ohio; grandchildren, Meredith Supe, Aaron Kemme, Olivia Kemme, Catherine Kemme and Caroline Kemme Baker; brothers, Erie Elson of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, and Russell Elson of Greenville; sister, Betty Hittle of Celina, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Sheryl Ann Elson; son in law, Terry Supe; brothers, John, Perry and Marion Elson; and sister Esther Elson.

Lawrence retired from Dayton Power and Light Company.

There will be a service held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Arnold Wynn officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to the Darke County Humane Society. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com