Funeral service for James Ray Elder of Howe is 2 p.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Sam Walden officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in the Glendale community, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
He was born April 7, 1989 in Poteau to Jimmy and Lisa (Potter) Elder and passed away Dec. 4, 2023 in Heavener at the age of 34.
James was a 2007 graduate of Wister High School. He worked at Wister Public Schools as the Technology Director, Transportation Coordinator, Maintenance Coordinator, Bus Driver, and friend. James enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all whom loved and knew him.
Surviving family members are his parents Jimmy and Lisa Elder of Howe; one sister, Amanda Elder, of Howe; his maternal grandparents Clyde Potter and wife Cindy of Overland Park, Kansas and Linda Graham of Heavener; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other loved ones and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gene and Thirl Elder; his maternal step-grandfather, Mike Graham; and his uncle, Zane Delaughter.
Pallbearers are Cliff Morgan, Stacy Gibson, Carl Hastings, Albert Cole, Victor Davison and Dustin Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers are Justin Elder, Von Mead, and Dakota Moore.
Viewing is from 1 until 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday.
The family will have visitation with friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
To sign James’ online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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