Terry Hugh Elders, FNP

terry elders, fnp

Terry Hugh Elders, FNP, 70, of Linden, passed away Sunday July 31, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Crockett, Texas on December 1, 1951 to Dorothy and Ted Elders.  Terry loved his community and has served as a Nurse Practitioner since 1975.  He also loved hunting and sports.

Terry is survived by his wife, of 45 years, Paula Elders of Linden; and one son, Tyler Elders of Allen, TX; and countless patients, co-workers, and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Elders will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Linden United Methodist Church with Rev. Kelly Krone officiating, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.

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  1. Our most sincere thoughts and prayers for each of you during this difficult time.. No words will help, we hurt because you hurt. Terry was "Our Favorite". May Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, bless you with His Perfect Peace.

  2. Terry has made a difference in so many peoples lives. It has been a privilege and an honor to have known him. Good hunting in that big sky above Terry.

  3. We are saddened at hearing the news about Terry. He will be greatly missed.
    Prayers for his family and friends.

  4. My heart was sadden when I hear of Terry’s passing. I and Terry was classmates and he was always a nice guy and gentleman. I pray that God will give the family peace, strength and comfort doing your time of bereavement.

    Nonie – Class of 1970

  5. Our thoughts and prayers are with Paula,Tyler and family. I've known Terry all of my life. He will be greatly missed.

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    May these few words of sympathy
    help at least in part,
    to ease the burden that you bear
    and the sadness in your heart.

    Rev. & Mrs. Bernice Heath

  7. So sorry Paula and Tyler for your loss, Terry was a co-worker as well as a friend and a doctor. He found a very serious illness and complication that I had as his patient. I am grateful, he is going to be truly missed, prayers to you all with peace, mercy and grace

  8. This man was a wonderful person, doctor and most of all…. an awesome friend. You will be missed by soooo many. Prayers for all of his family. Love and prayers to Paula and Tyler .

  9. Met Terry many years ago when he was treating my Grandparents. We became good friends and shared many good fishing and hunting adventures together. We would both sing On the Road Again with Willie on many of our fishing and hunting excursions. We enjoyed taking Tyler and Michael on duck hunts and goose hunts in various locations. Our families were great friends and we will miss him dearly. Love you Brother. Joe and Teri

  10. Paula, I just wanted to extend my sincere condolences for the loss of your husband. May God's peace surround you and Tyler. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

  11. A proud father and a truly good man with a servant’s heart’when thinking back on all that Terry Elders did for our family, I can only imagine the the numerous lives he touched over the years. He will be remembered with fondness and respect.

  12. Paula and Tyler I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. Will be missed by many. Praying for you both.

  13. He was an excellent medical professional. I always thought a lot of Terry.i know he will be missed. Condolences to this family

  14. Not enough words to say how much you meant to Joe and I.You have been my doctor, customer and friend for at least 40 yrs.My Dad loved you so much.We just wasn't ready to lose you.Love and prayers for Paula,Tyler and all your family. You are going to be missed by so many RIP my friend .

  15. A great person and a caring person. He will be missed by many. No words can ease your loss. Only the knowledge Terry is with the Lord and in a better place. 🙏

  16. PAULA & Family – I am so so sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful man & medical Physician in our community. Please know that Love for you all is being sent & Prayers are being sent from this community that loved him so. ?

  17. Thankful I got the pleasure of knowing and working with Terry. He was a very respectful man with so much knowledge who will be dearly missed.

  18. Sorry to hear of Terry's passing. May God bless his family and comfort them in their sorrow. I remember Terry back in our school days. May he rest in peace

  19. So many fond memories of Terry. Friends since first grade. Always going above and beyond the call of duty. RIP my friend. Prayers for Paula, Tyler, family, ,friends, and classmates.

  20. So Sorry for your loss prayers go out to the family Terry was our family Doctor and a good friend.
    RIP you will be Truely missed

  21. Paula, there are no words to express the love and admiration I feel for Terry. He was absolutely the best! So wise, so kind, so smart. I trusted his medical judgment completely. All the nurse knew we could count on him when things got scary in the ER,on the floor or they clinic. He was also the calm down to earth voice of reason. It was an honor to work with him and a pleasure to be one of them many patients he treated. Big hugs Paula ! Thinking about you! Praying for your family.

  22. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you & walk beside you at this time. I carry you in my prayers!!!

  23. We moved to Linden in the '70s (But are still considered newcomers), so have known Terry forever. Although Juanita is no longer with us, I included her in this message because she respected and admired Terry so much. Having worked in the Clinic for 25 years or so, she was well aware of his knowledge, his demeanor, and his skills. Also as a patient, she had absolute trust in the quality of his care. Terry has persisted through many Doctors, Nurses, and Staff and, in my opinion, is the last of the "Old Guard". He will be greatly missed by me and many others.

  24. Many fond memories of Terry. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was truly a gift from God to his community!

  25. Deepest sympathies from our family to the Elders. Terry took care of us from the early 80's and he will be truly missed. A very kind and gentle healer. RIP

  26. Paula,
    I am so sorry for your loss. My family will always remember Terry. We trusted him with our medical problems. I will always remember how he helped Dane when he was so sick. Your and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. May God be with you and comfort you as only he can.

  27. Paula & Tyler,
    We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, Terry. It seems that it's one more Linden icon going to heaven. We are thankful for all of the good that Terry accomplished in his lifetime here in Linden. He will be missed by many of his friends and his patients. May he rest in peace and in the company of his Lord and Savior.

  28. Geraldine and I are saddened by this news. Terry was a devoted physician that cared for all of his patients. We both, along with James Mitchell experienced this fine man's ability and will forever miss him as our great healing physician and amazing friend. Rest in peace dear friend and great healer.

  29. Paula to hear about terry. He was very special to me
    I will miss him.i will pray for you. Sorry I can't be there but I am in California won't be back to September. Love you. God bless you and Tyler

    Love,
    Linda storie

  30. So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Thankful I had the opportunity to work with him and trusted him in the care of my own family for many years. Paula you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

  31. It's sad to hear of Terry's passing. My condolences to his family. He will be missed by a lot of people.

  32. We only knew Terry professionally from the clinic, but he made us feel like a friend and wanted to make us well as soon as possible. Our prayers are with the family.

  33. What a great loss. Terry doctored most of us for a long time. Never reluctant with his opinion, he was steady as a rock and a faithful friend.
    I will miss you.


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