Ernest Elder Obituary
In loving memory of Ernest Elder of Fort Lawn, South Carolina, born in Lancaster, South Carolina, who departed this world on April 21, 2026 at the age of 72. Ernest leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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 Ernest Elder to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Elder and Dorothy Johnson Elder; and his siblings, Ronnie Elder and Gloria Elder. He is survived by: his wife Glenda Buchanan Elder of Fort Lawn, SC; his children, Ernest Jemaar Elder of Fort Lawn, SC, Mario Cloud (Tiki) of Chester, SC, Carlos Cunningham (Shay) of Lancaster, SC, Okiki Elder of Lancaster, SC, Lacey Cook (Shane) of Shelby, NC, Tressa Watson (Derrick) of Rock Hill, SC and Kayla Brown of Lancaster, SC; his sisters, Cynthia Elder (Henry) of Rock Hill, SC, Gail Elder of Edgemoor, SC, Carolyn Elder of Fort Mill, SC, Debbie Elder (Ervin) of Lancaster, SC and Brenda Elder of Charlotte, NC.; his grandchildren, Arkia Elder, Zaria Wade, Gregory Wade, Kayden Talford, Paisley Mack, Kannon Cook, Kehlani Wade, Alycia Cook, Arshanea Cook, AJ Cook, Shaquala Cunningham, Tamara Wright, Nikerion Brown, Jimeion Brown, Delvin Drakeford Jr., Kamora Buford, Nikari Brown, Nikyla Brown, Ariana Meredith, Je'Mariana McGriff, Railynn Miller, Kyla Cloud, Mario Cloud Jr., Shakerionna Elder and Da'Kharii Reid; his nieces, April, Courtney, Tiara, Letrail, Narissa, Quanitra, Teya and Tasha; his mother-in-law Betty Buchanan of Fort Lawn, SC; his siblings-in-law, Marvin Buchanan (Vicky) of Fort Lawn, SC, Lawrence Buchanan (Phyllis) of Lancaster, SC, Martha Elder of Fort Lawn, SC, Regenia Williams (Keith) of Fort Lawn, SC, Angelia Delk and Sheila Buchanan (Carl) of Blythewood, SC.; and his close friends, Terry Lynn, Ed Buchanan, Tyrone Martin, Eugene Robinson, Daryell Brown, Rassin Kelly, Hilton Hayes, Junior Blackmon and Anton Lynn. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.
