Earnest Ted Elrod Sr., a minister for 52 years, died Oct. 1 at Cherokee Floyd Medical Center. He was 85.
A native of Cherokee County, Elrod led multiple churches in Cherokee, DeKalb and Etowah counties. He also worked at Cherokee Electric for 35 years and volunteered with the nursing home for more than 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Elrod; son, Earnest Ted Elrod Jr.; daughters, Carol S. Norris and Cathy L Elrod; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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