Charles Franklin Elrod

Charles Franklin Elrod, age 80, of Commerce, GA, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.

Born on Aug. 28, 1940, in Franklin County, GA, Mr. Elrod was the son of the late Lee and Eula Mae Davis Elrod. He was the widower of Marilyn Sue McElhannon Elrod, a member of Tyrus Baptist Church, and pastored several churches in the community.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Debra (Gary) Vaughters, Dawsonville, Terica (Rick) Barrett, Winder, Michelle (Ken) Looney, Commerce; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and his life long companion BoBo, his dog.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bo Wisnant, Pastor Wes King, and Pastor Gary Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home. The family requests masks be worn.

In lieu of flowers the memorials may be made to the Tyrus Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com

Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.