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J. Raymond Elston
J. Raymond Elston, 94, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Hospice Cleveland County Wendover Facility.  Born and raised in Indiana, later moved to Florida for 41 years, he moved to North Carolina to be closer to his son.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Agnes Elston and his loving wife of 67 years, Hazel Elston.  He was a member of Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church.  Mr. Elston served his country honorably during WWII in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Elston is survived by his son, Veryl Elston and wife Donna of Shelby; sister, Lola Woods of Florida; grandchildren, Rhonda Oliver and husband Ray, Jeff Elston and wife Christina, Leah Wetherrill and husband John, Cindy Wagner and husband Dan, Lisa Weaver and husand Allen, Shelly Stroud and husband Mike; great grandchildren, Evan, Drew and Chase Oliver, Isabella and Zack Elston, Mason Wagner, Benjamin Weaver, Lucas Connor, Rylie Stroud.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church.  The Rev. Ann Duncan will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church, 1741 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150 or Hospice Cleveland County, 950 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Elston.


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