David B Elrod
October 8, 1941 ~ January 31, 2013
A memorial visitation will be held for David B. Hootie Elrod, 71, of Hughes Springs, from 2:00 until 4:00, Sunday afternoon at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Mr. Elrod was born October 8, 1941 in Linden, Texas and passed away January 31, 2013 at a Linden hospital. Hootie was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church, loved vacations with his family, Dallas Cowboys, Nascar and working in his yard. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. Survivors include his mother, Pauline Elrod; his wife of 33 years, Pat Elrod; three sons, Layne Elrod (Tami), Marty Elrod (Kerri), Kenney Carwile (Jenn); one daughter Kristy Carwile (Kristen); ten grandchildren who called him Papa, Alex Carwile, Jason Elrod, Sarah Elrod, Gracie Elrod, Natalie Elrod, Dylan Carwile, Sean Elrod, Emily Elrod, Abby Carwile, Kaeden Carwile. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
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So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many.
Pat we were devastated when we heard about Hootie. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hootie will be missed by many people. But remember you are loved by many people and we are here for you if you need us.
Kristy, your family is in my prayers.
Pat, we are so sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you all complete peace.
Pat, Kenny and Christy, Hootie was one of a kind and will be truely missed by all. The girls and I will keep you in our prayer and thoughts in the days to come.
Pat so sorry about your loss. I was so shocked to hear of this..May the Lord give you peace and memories to carry you thru your days…we are all here for you if you need us..hugs Lady to you from us…
Pat you and all ur family are in my prayers. we love you very much. words just cant express how i feel. i am here for you.
Ms. Pat, I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Hootie was such a sweet man and will be missed by so many. We will be praying for your strength during this difficult time. Please know that you are loved and we are here if you need anything.
Kris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sure am gonna miss you Hootie Toot……that smile and that big grin on your face…..great memories that I will hold dear to my heart. Much love to all the family and Friends that will be morning your loss of life and the new begining….
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Pat my heart goes out to you and your family. Mr Hootie was the last gentleman of this world and such a dear and sweet guy. He will be missed by so many. Know that he has gone on to his glory and is there getting things ready for you. Still taking care of you from there. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. May our Lord and Saviour give you strength and may you feel his presence from here on out. I love you. If I can do anything just call.
Pat, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HOOTIE. HE WAS SUCH A NICE PERSON AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. LOVE, MARION
our sympathy to you and your family are thoughts and prayers are with you. Gods Blessings.
To The Elrod Family….Please accept our most sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved "Hootie"…our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Pat, I am sorry about your loss.You and your family are in my prayers. Love Lura Ann
We love you guys and are lifting you in prayer. Much love, Michelle
Ms. Pat, so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat there are no words that will ease your lose but just know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God give you strength.
Pat, we are so sorry for your loss. You and Hootie's family are in our prayers. May God bless you.
Love and prayers to the David "Hootie" Elrod family.
I have fond memories of riding around with Hootie in Naples and having classes with him at Pewitt. I am so sad that I didn't get to see and talk to him before his death. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Hootie was a wonderful man and great friend. Even though we haven't been close in many years I feel sure if I needed hime he would come. He will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed time spent with Hootie & Pat. I know how much your family loved him. That's the measure of a man. That is a wonderful legacy
Our deepest sympathy,Kyle & Rebbecca Morgan
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, we have alot of good memories of being at Pat and Hooties growing up. You will always be in our hearts.