ELROD, Robert Ray

Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from May 4 to May 11, 2011 - Robert Ray Elrod, age 73, a 25-year resident of Bullhead City, passed away last Sunday, May 1, 2011, at his home in Bullhead City, Ariz. Robert was born on July 29, 1937, in Texarkana, Texas, to Guye and Thelma (Ollinger) Elrod. Robert was a self-employed painting contractor for Wilcox-Elrod Painting. He was a member of Kiwanis, a church member of St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, and he enjoyed golfing and restoring his 1955 Chevy truck. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen; adopted son, Michael Elrod of Bullhead City, Ariz.; two daughters, Peggy Scott of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Pam Wilcox of Bullhead City, Ariz.; adopted daughter, Juanita Elrod of Bullhead City, Ariz.; one sister, Peggy Watson of Fort Smith, Ark.; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, 1691 N. Oatman Rd., Bullhead City, Ariz. A rosary will begin at 11:00 a.m., then a funeral service will immediately follow. Committal will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Desert Lawn Funeral Home, Mohave Valley, Ariz.