OBITUARY NAME: James "Bud" Harold Elrod, age 74, a longtime Farris, OK resident. BORN: He was born on Wednesday, March 06, 1940, to James William and Lorine (Brown) Elrod, at Yuma, AZ. PASSED AWAY: "Bud" passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Farris, OK. AGE: 74 years, 6 months and 4 days. EDUCATION: He graduated from Yuma High School. OCCUPATION: "Bud" worked in construction and was a truck driver. MARRIED: He married Cheryl (Cadwalader) on December 9, 1961 at Winterhaven, CA CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: "Bud" was a member of Farris Baptist Church. He enjoyed roping, horses, and tinkering and loved spending time with the grandkids. SURVIVED BY WIFE: Cheryl Elrod of the home in Farris, OK. CHILDREN: James "Harry" Elrod, Jr. and wife Kelli of Mounds, OK Lori Ozment and husband Eddie of Texas GRANDCHILDREN: Rutanya Weil of Durant, OK Chad Callicoat of Farris, OK Jami Elrod of Oolagah, OK Jay, Nicole, Lindsey, Taylor of Glenpool, OK Carley, Kenzie, Keeton of Texas SIBLINGS: Melba Hankin and husband Dale of Texas Mike Elrod of Yuma, AZ Donna Jones of Apache Junction, AZ along with numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS: James and Lorine Elrod DAUGHTER: Penny Lee Hutson ****************************************************************************** DATE OF MEMORIAL SERVICES: 10:30 am, Saturday, September 13, 2014 PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICES: Farris Baptist Church, Farris, OK OFFICIATING: Bro. Richard Magby CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK