Joseph Farrar Elam Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Farrar Elam of Covington, Tennessee, who passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joseph Farrar Elam or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Charles Elam (Bill) and Dorothy Fuller Elam of Covington, Tennessee.; his father-in-law G. W. Goforth Jr.; and his son-in-law Jake Linville. He is survived by: his wife Teresa Goforth Elam; his children, Kim Linville Thompson (Scott), Shane Elam and Kristi Hunsucker (Brian); his grandchildren, Logan, Avery Linville, Isabella Thompson McAlister (Gray), Rosie, Oliver, Vivienne, Thompson, Jaxon, Gage Elam, Rowan and Beckham Hunsucker; his brother Bill Elam (Mary Gail); his brother-in-law Rick Goforth (Lora Lee); and his mother-in-law Marjorie Goforth. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, family, and friends.