Charles Eugene Elias Sr

Charles Eugene Elias, Sr., 54, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away at the age of 70 on Friday, May 29, 2015. Mr. Elias was born in Spartanburg, SC, on November 19, 1944 to James Franklin Elias, Sr. and Vera Ray Gilmer Elias. He was the youngest of five siblings: Gail Horton of Pauline, SC, James Elias, Jr. of Greensboro, NC, Edward Elias of Columbia, SC and was preceded in death by Henry Elias. He leaves behind a son, Charles Eugene Elias, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Ann Marie Elias, of Dahlonega, GA; daughter, Wendy Michelle Elias of FortWorth, TX, and two beautiful granddaughters, Peren Jade Lopez of Fort Worth, TX, and Autumn Rose Elias of Dahlonega, GA, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Per Dad's wishes we will schedule an informal service in Columbia, SC for family and close friends in the near future. In lieu of flowers, Dad would have liked a donation to be made to your local animal shelter. Arrangements are handled by Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, GA.