James Bruce Elser Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Bruce Elser of Temple, Georgia, who passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnny Elser and Elizabeth Crooms Elser; his son Daniel Elser; and his siblings, Tommy Elser and Connie Walker.
He is survived by: his wife Ann Rowe Elser; his children, Shannon Aradillas of Florida and Darian Elser of Texas; his stepson Caleb Butler of Temple; his siblings, Cheryl Elser of Temple, Randy (Dawn Elser), Chris Elser of Temple and Wayne (Sherri Walker); and his grandchildren, Ashton Fortner (Jess) and Nate Butler. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Villa Rica Chapel (306 Westview Dr, Villa Rica, GA 30180). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Center Point Methodist Church (2176 Center Point Rd, Temple, GA 30179).
Flowers are accepted; however, donations may be made to https://www.apdaparkinson.org of condolence may be sent to the family at http://www.jones-wynn.com.