Bernie McElroy, 87 of Richwood, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, March 25, 2016 at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
He was born March 20, 1929 in Richwood to the late William E. and Ethel (Hildreth) McElroy. He was also preceded in death in 2008 by his wife, Mary Lee (Bevis) McElroy, whom he married November 1, 1947, and 9 half-siblings.
He was a member of the Richwood Church of Christ as well as the Richwood VFW. He had been involved with the little league in Richwood when his boys were playing. Bernie was a member of the Marion County Coon Hunters, and had bowled in the former Richwood Athletic Club League. He was known as a very accomplished gardener, always keeping himself busy tending to his vegetables. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bernie could often be found at the Red Barn at the Richwood Fairgrounds, where he enjoyed being around harness racing.
He is survived by two sons, Dan (Esther Brown) McElroy, Mechanicsburg; Jeff (Linda) McElroy, Athens County; a sister, Emma Jean Cook, Lima; two grandchildren, Clint (Lizzie) McElroy and Kara McElroy; a great-grandson, Eli McElroy; as well as many close friends, whom he cherished.
Memorial services will be Friday, April 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Matthew Craig officiating. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service, beginning at 5:00 PM. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Price Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood Fair Board, P. O. Box 71, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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