Clarence Elder

Clarence Wilburn Elder, 92, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 15, 1928, in Spartanburg, SC he was the son of the Hilliard David and Belle Staton Elder. A retired Merchant Marine, Mr. Elder was a member of Roebuck Masonic Lodge #357, York and Scottish Rites, Roebuck #216 Order of Eastern Star, Rose Court #14 Amaranth and a Hejaz Shriner. Survivors include his daughters, Jean Stephens and Teresa Elder; sisters, Elizabeth Jenkins (Ural), and Alice Tinsley (Jimmy) and brother, Walter Elder (Eldora) all of Spartanburg, SC. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sister, Clara Tessenair and brother, Edward Elder. Visitation will be held 1:30-2:45 PM Friday, October 30, 2020, at Bethesda Baptist Church, with funeral services following at 3:00 PM at the church, conducted by The Rev. Larry Holland and The Rev. Tim Hackett. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park 1955 Cannons Campground Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethesda Baptist Church, 799 Bethesda Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Clarence Wilburn Elder please visit our Sympathy Store.