John Ray McElhaney's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2020 in Sumter, South Carolina

John Ray McElhaney

1945 - October 12, 2020

Sumter, South Carolina

John Ray McElhaney's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2020 in Sumter, South Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory

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John Ray McElhaney

1945 - October 12, 2020

Sumter, South Carolina

John Ray McElhaney Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 12, 2020, John Ray McElhaney (Sumter, South Carolina), born in Rock Hill, South Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, H. W. Belk and Annie Mae McElhaney; his children, Wesley McElhaney, Julie Poston and Faith McElhaney; and his grandson Joe Brown.

He is survived by: his daughters, Jennifer McElhaney Pring (Richard) of Sumter and Lola Ethington; and his children-in-law, Christine Nolff of Lugoff and Steve Poston of Columbia. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

All attendees are required to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 5575 Lodebar Road, Sumter, SC 29153.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory



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Bethel United Methodist Church
5575 Lodebar Rd, Sumter, SC 29153

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