Tom Elrod Obituary (1938

Thomas Ray Elrod, 71, passed away Tuesday morning, March 16, 2010 at the Beaver Nursing Home in Beaver, Oklahoma. Tom was born September 23, 1938 in Bristow, Oklahoma and he attended Bristow Public School. At age 19 years, he joined the United States Marines and served overseas for three years. After the service, Tom moved to Guymon and was married to Madenia Elrod until 1976. Tom was employed at several different jobs, including City of Guymon, Adams Hardfacing. Clark Auto Ranch and Quality Cleaners until 1995. Since then he has resided at the Central Plains Senior Citizens Apartments. Survivors include his sons, Don Elrod and wife Kelly, and David Elrod and wife Pamela, all of Ingleside, Texas; his daughter, Debbie Elrod of Guymon; three grandsons, Ryan Elrod of Ingleside; and Cory and Joe Elrod of Guymon; and a brother, Junior Elrod of Ponca City, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Acel and Essie Mae (Wright) Elrod; two brothers, James Elrod and Gene Elrod; and four sisters, Wanda Marshall, Lois Clark, Della McMullen and Joyce Fox. Tom will be cremated and memorial services will be Saturday, March 20th at 2:00 PM at Living Word Fellowship, 802 N Roosevelt, Guymon, with Rev. Jay Mathis, officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, Guymon, Oklahoma.