Christopher L. Elder

Christopher L. Elder, age 54, of Quincy, IL died on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 13, 1963 in Quincy the son of Patricia (Trenter) Elder. Pat’s husband Charlie Woodworth helped her raise Chris. Chris worked at Titan Wheel for over 20 years and was presently working for US Cooler. He was an Army Veteran of the Iraqi War.

Chris loved motorcycles and fishing.

He is survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: David Elder and his fiancé Cara Briscoe of Quincy; Richard Elder and his wife Alexandria of Camp Point, IL; and Amanda Pugh and her husband Preston of Greenville, South Carolina.
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Remmington Elder; Maddison and Jaxson Pugh.
THREE BROTHERS: Matt Elder and his wife Missy; Randy Woodworth and Michael Elder and his wife Michele.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Chris was preceded in death by his mother and step-father along with a sister Angela Hilgenbrinck.

Cremation rites were accorded. Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sunset Cemetery of the Illinois Veterans Home. There is no visitation, but friends are invited to the graveside services. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

12 Comments

  1. Carla Thomas on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    Prayers to the family. RIP Chris.

  2. Kimberly Knight on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    My heart and prayers go out to Betsy & Chris’s family Jason,Ashley,Mandy. He loved you all so very much and was your dad for many, many years Giving his best to you all. May he watch over you all and protect you as he did in life. You will be greatly missed by all of Betsy’s family that has loved and cared about you threw all the many years. We all love you and you won’t be forgotten. .

  3. Mindy wolf on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    So sorry for your loss Chris was a great guy lots of fond memories from the neighborhood days my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mindy Wolf and family

  4. Lori Bergman on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    So sorry for your lost. RIP Chris.

  5. Rev on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    Long live my Brother’s keeper. Rest in Paradise Brother.

  6. Millie Barry on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    Sympathy and prayers to all the family members.

  7. Tim Thomas on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    I am so sorry about hearing about Chris’s passing. He was a great friend and fellow brother of arms. I enjoy knowing him and working with him.

  8. Mark and Jami Davis and family on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    Our deepest condolences go out to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  9. Jamie Trenter on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    Im going to miss you cuz . you will be missed dearly

  10. Chantel Baker on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    He will be missed. Jaidyn has been heart broken since she heard the news.

  11. Dan Moore on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    You will be missed brother!

  12. Heath Fields on November 16, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    My deepest symphathy goes to all his family an friends Chris was one of the greatest men i ever knew I loved him an will miss him more than words can say

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