Mr. James Lee Elder

Mr. James Lee Elder obituary, Dunn, NC

Mr. James Lee Elder

James Elder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dafford Funeral Home, Inc. - Dunn on Oct. 31, 2025.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. James Lee Elder, 58, of 31 Elder Ln, Dunn, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Public viewing will be held at Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, Dunn, Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM.
Graveside Service will be held at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 425 Jumping Run Rd, Dunn, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM, following the guidelines of the Dafford Funeral Home Staff.
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Dafford Funeral Home, Inc. - Dunn

707 E. Edgerton St. P.O. Box 1249, Dunn, NC 28334

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