Obituaries
Hershel Edward Elgin
( December 31, 1951 - February 13, 2022 )
Hershel Edward “Ed” Elgin, age 70, of 1771 Sprouse Street in Lincolnton, died on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Hollybrook Cemetery with Rev. Jon Mann officiating.
“Ed” was born December 31, 1951, in Gaston County to the late Cohen N. Elgin and Anne Edwards Elgin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Crystal Elgin Brown. He served in the United States Navy and later returned to work in textiles as a dyehouse manager.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Freeman Elgin of the home; brother, Cohen Elgin, Jr. (Anita) of Belmont, stepdaughter, Katrina Simpson of Belmont; two step-grandchildren, Eric Simpson of Gastonia and Jayden Jennings of Belmont; nephews, Matt Elgin (Heather) of Mooresville and Riggins; and niece, Bella.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Hollybrook Cemetery with Rev. Jon Mann officiating.
“Ed” was born December 31, 1951, in Gaston County to the late Cohen N. Elgin and Anne Edwards Elgin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Crystal Elgin Brown. He served in the United States Navy and later returned to work in textiles as a dyehouse manager.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Freeman Elgin of the home; brother, Cohen Elgin, Jr. (Anita) of Belmont, stepdaughter, Katrina Simpson of Belmont; two step-grandchildren, Eric Simpson of Gastonia and Jayden Jennings of Belmont; nephews, Matt Elgin (Heather) of Mooresville and Riggins; and niece, Bella.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Posted on 14 Feb 2022
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