Elmer Lewis Segraves

Elmer Lewis Segraves, age 89, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mr. Segraves was born on April 4, 1924 in Ashe County, NC to the late Coy and Goldie Eller Segraves. In addition to his parents Mr. Segraves was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Mae Taylor Segraves. He enjoyed playing his guitar and bluegrass music. He was an Army veteran and served in World War II.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Pastor Sonny Thomas and Rev. Jimmy Hopkins. Entombment will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer with military rites.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Segraves is survived by: Son, Jerry Segraves and wife Joyce of West Jefferson, Son, Johnny Segraves and wife Phyllis of Laurel Springs, Son, Garnett Segraves and wife Sherry of Fleetwood, Son, Garland Segraves and wife Patty of Sparta, Daughter, Ethel Baker and husband Junior of Crumpler, Sister, Kathy Eckert of Pennsylvania; also surviving are fourteen grandchildren, twenty six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family, c/o Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 148, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Segraves' arrangements.

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