Leon Dewey Elam Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leon Dewey Elam of Pocahontas, Arkansas, who passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon Dewey Elam to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Turney Elam and Vivian Elam; his wife Cathy; his great grandchild Stryker Smith; and his sisters, Janet Kay Jung and Judith Ann Elam.
He is survived by: his daughters, Deborah Elam-Whaley (Steve Whaley) and Denise Elam-Pyles (David Pyles); his grandchildren, Hollyann Smith (Rory Dale), Dairan Elam-Pyles, Michaela Whaley, Holden Elam-Pyles and Ryan Whaley (Bri); his great grandchildren, Ellah Smith, Harlynn Smith, Landon Whaley and Carson Whaley; and his brother-in-law Charles Jung. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, their families and friends.
