1916
Elmer
2012
Elmer Underwood
September 10, 1916 — December 27, 2012
Elmer O. Underwood, 96, of Christiansburg, VA, slipped quietly into the arms of his waiting Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2012.
He was born on September 10, 1916, in Floyd County, VA, the son of the late Alsiberry and Laura Holbrook Underwood.
Elmer was the last remaining charter member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, where alongside his wife, they faithfully served for over 40 years. As Sunday School Superintendent his love of Christ flowed through all aspects of his dedicated service to the church, especially his lifelong devotion to involving children in worshipping the Lord through song and praise.
At the time of his death, Elmer was a member of New Hope Church of God. A special thanks to his New Hope Church of God “family,” the children’s choir and Pastor T. Michael Bond for all of the love and support.
In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by five brothers, William H., Rev. Noah J., Ermon M., Rev. Arthur T. and Clarence E. Underwood; two sisters, Evelyn Curtis and Vesta Underwood; his loving wife of 67 years, Beulah Burke Underwood; and cherished son, Raymond L. Underwood. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his son, Winston Underwood & wife, Carolyn of Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law, Jackie Underwood of Christiansburg; and sister, Mary Bower of Riner, VA. Also left to cherish his memory, are 7 grandchildren, April Ketterer, Karen Strom, Sharon Ramsey, and Mike, Jonathan, Christopher and Jason Underwood; and 17 great-grandchildren, whom he adored. They always brought a sparkle to his eyes. His family will miss his storytelling and his charming smile. He dearly loved his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, friend and servant of Christ; he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends for fellowship and viewing on Saturday, December 29, 2012, from 4-7 pm at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. A celebration of the life and service of Elmer Underwood will be conducted on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at 3 pm at New Hope Church of God, 1404 Mud Pike Road, Christiansburg, with Pastor T. Michael Bond and Jason Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Online condolences may be sent to winntoday@cox.net .
He was born on September 10, 1916, in Floyd County, VA, the son of the late Alsiberry and Laura Holbrook Underwood.
Elmer was the last remaining charter member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, where alongside his wife, they faithfully served for over 40 years. As Sunday School Superintendent his love of Christ flowed through all aspects of his dedicated service to the church, especially his lifelong devotion to involving children in worshipping the Lord through song and praise.
At the time of his death, Elmer was a member of New Hope Church of God. A special thanks to his New Hope Church of God “family,” the children’s choir and Pastor T. Michael Bond for all of the love and support.
In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by five brothers, William H., Rev. Noah J., Ermon M., Rev. Arthur T. and Clarence E. Underwood; two sisters, Evelyn Curtis and Vesta Underwood; his loving wife of 67 years, Beulah Burke Underwood; and cherished son, Raymond L. Underwood. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his son, Winston Underwood & wife, Carolyn of Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law, Jackie Underwood of Christiansburg; and sister, Mary Bower of Riner, VA. Also left to cherish his memory, are 7 grandchildren, April Ketterer, Karen Strom, Sharon Ramsey, and Mike, Jonathan, Christopher and Jason Underwood; and 17 great-grandchildren, whom he adored. They always brought a sparkle to his eyes. His family will miss his storytelling and his charming smile. He dearly loved his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, friend and servant of Christ; he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends for fellowship and viewing on Saturday, December 29, 2012, from 4-7 pm at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. A celebration of the life and service of Elmer Underwood will be conducted on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at 3 pm at New Hope Church of God, 1404 Mud Pike Road, Christiansburg, with Pastor T. Michael Bond and Jason Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Online condolences may be sent to winntoday@cox.net .
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