Jimmy Wayne Elder Obituary
The memory of Jimmy Wayne Elder of Ozark, Arkansas, who passed away on December 19, 2025 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jimmy Wayne Elder to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul William and Viola Sheppard Elder; his wife Paula Verner Elder (Kathy Kolafa); and his brothers, Paul Ray Elder and David Lee Elder.
He is survived by: his children, Shannon B. Harden of Ozark and Matthew W. Elder (Lori West) of Ozark; his siblings, Carolyn Owen of Ozark, Mary Lou Merkey (Charlie) of Cordell, Joyce Thomas (Norman) of Bentonville, Arkansas and Randy Elder (Catherine) of Fifty-Six, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Hunter Flegel, Jacob Knuckles, Wheelis of Arizona, Austin Wheelis and Fisher Elder; and his great grandchildren, Emma, Ella, Ezra, Landon, Xander, Grady, Blakely and Coleman.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
