Clark Funeral Home Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Ivey Herschel Elsberry, age 85, of Dallas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. He was born January 3, 1924, in Polk County, to the late, Ben Zeb Elsberry and the late, Lillie Carruth Elsberry. Mr. Elsberry was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a former Mayor of Hiram and retired as a road superintendent with Paulding County Government. Mr. Elsberry was a member of Yorkville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Myrtle Elsberry; sons & daughter-in-law, David & Terri Elsberry of Temple, Steve Elsberry of Dallas, and Kevin Elsberry of Dallas; daughter & son-in-law, Shirley & Ronald Rakestraw of Dallas; brothers & sisters-in-law, James & Beverly Elsberry of Dallas, Marvin & Barbara Elsberry of Hiram, and Howell & Burma Elsberry of Temple; sisters, Mary Bagley of Dallas and Mattie Lee Gulledge of Dallas; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 2:00 pm, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Andy Fennell officiating. Interment will follow in Peaceful Meadows Memorial Cemetery. David Elsberry, Jr., Daniel Elsberry, Steve Elsberry, Jr., Chris Elsberry, Will Elsberry, Kevin Elsberry, Jr., and Josh Elsberry will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com Link to post Share on other sites
Burnt Hickory Mimi Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Prayers said for the family! Link to post Share on other sites
blondie_46 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 My husband used to work with him, He was a really nice man. Link to post Share on other sites
Prince4ever Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I am so sorry to hear about this!! I have known this family almost my whole life. I am praying for you all!! Link to post Share on other sites
tess Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 HE WAS A SWEET GUY...AND THE FAMILY ARE FREINDS OF OURS FOR YEARS....PRAYERS FOR ALL Link to post Share on other sites
Spunkywman Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin and family may God grant you peace. HUGS Kathie Link to post Share on other sites
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