Mark Anthony Elder

Mark Anthony Elder, age 48 of Hiddenite passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday morning, April 25, 2017. He was born in Iredell county to Judy G. Elder and the late Paul W. Elder. He was employed by the Mitchell Gold Company in the maintenance department for over 16 years, and was the care taker of Shady Grove Cemetery. He attended Vashti Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father; Paul W. Elder, his brother; Gregory P. Elder and grandparents; Major and Pansy Greene and Howard and Nell Elder as well as one great nephew; Luke Thomas Elder. He is survived by two sons; Justin Elder of Statesville and Jason Elder of the home, his mother; Judy G. Elder of Taylorsville, sister; Lisa Chapman and husband Leo of Hiddenite, brother; Matthew Elder and wife Ashli of Bethlehem, sister-in-law: Terri Elder Cook and husband David also of Bethlehem, nieces; Haley Chapman, Kady Elder, Kinsey Elder, Nephews; Bradley and wife Meredith Elder, Ethan and wife Brooke Elder, Logan and Ryan Chapman, Parker Cook, one great niece: Hadley Elder and one great nephew; Owen Elder.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service with the Revs. Gary Jennings and Bruce Neimyer. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. All memorials may be made to Shady Grove Cemetery at 1774 Highway 90 East, Taylorsville, NC 28681.