Chief Edward James Elam Obituary (1933

Edward James Elam, retired East Point Fire Chief, age 79, of LaGrange, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Chief Elam was also a U.S. Navy veteran during the Korean Conflict Era. He is survived by his children, Eddie & Crystal Elam, LaGrange, Sharon & Robert Smith, Conyers, Rhonda & Randy Coleman, LaGrange; a sister, Dorothy Campbell, LaGrange; grandchildren, Tyler Gay, Steven Gay, Hailey Gay, Shanna Gay, Jason & A.J. Elam, Dusty Smith; and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 2nd in our chapel with Rev. Martin Barlow officiating. Interment will follow at College Park Cemetery with Full Honors from the Fire Department. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 Noon until 8 p.m. at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171 To send a flower arrangement in memory of Chief Edward James Elam, please click here to visit our sympathy store.