Kenneth Dale McElrath
March 4, 1940 ~ January 15, 2008
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Kenneth Dale K.D. McElrath, born on March 4, 1940, went joyfully home to be with his Lord on Tuesday morning, January 15, 2008.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe Co., Dale was a son of the late, John R. and Amanda Duckett McElrath. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Jean McElrath, and brother, David Lane McElrath.
Mr. McElrath is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Nellie Carr McElrath; sons, James Parker McElrath and wife Lillian of Newland, and John Stanley McElrath and wife Luuana, of Clyde; daughter, Sheila McElrath Plemmons and husband, Benny M. Plemmons, Jr., of Candler; sisters, Linda Bryant and Sharon Fore, of Candler; brothers, Allen McElrath, of Candler, and Neil McElrath of Hendersonville. Additionally, he proudly leaves behind seven grandchildren.
K.D. retired from BASF after 40 years of service. He was a member of Stoney Fork Missionary Baptist Church. He loved nature and the mountains, especially with his dogs on the trail of a coon. Fishing, deer hunting, laughing and love for his family were his passions. Everyone who knew and loved him will feel his loss until they are reunited one day on the golden streets of Heaven.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Wayne White officiating. Interment will follow at Hice Hill Cemetery in Candler.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Sheila and Family
I was sad to hear that Kennith had passed. I was a very close friend to him, and worked with him for 11 years at the old Enka Nyoln. We have hunted together and he was a special person to me. I will keep the family in my prayers and thoughts.
Sheila, Nellie and Family: It is with great sorrow that I heard of the passing of your dear loved one. There is no words or promises that will fill the emptiness in your hearts. Just remember someone loves you and will remember you. God really knows best but at this time those are empty words. We want to keep our loved ones with us and will greatly miss them. Time helps you get through each day and dulls some of the pain but the emptiness remains forever.Love, Barbara
Sorry to hear of Macs passing I worked with him at Enka and saw him fishing and walking out at Lake Powhatan. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Buddy Tallant
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I worked with Mac at BASF; he was a easy fellow to work with and an asset to the workforce. May God’s comforting grace be with each of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I worked with Mac at BASF; he was a easy fellow to work with and an asset to the workforce. May God’s comforting grace be with each of you.
Alan, Neil, Nellie, and Linda,
I have been thinking about Dale over the last few days. I just wanted to let you know that I hope that each of you can remember the many good times that you have had together. I know you will miss him, and I will be thinking of you.
Dear Nellie,
Im so sorry to hear of uncle Dale’s Death,im shocked,very sad and extremely confused.
I Do Love You And Loved Uncle Dale Very Much Also.
Becci Cooper
Nellie,
We are thinking about you during this difficult time and sending our heartfelt sympathy.
We will hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers as you move through the process of grieving and healing. Please know that there are many like us who are thinking of you.
May God bless and keep you,
Kevin, Allison & Malachi Morgan
To Nellie and the the family
My Thoughts & Prayers go out to all of you at this sad time.He will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.If there is anything i can do please call.I have been there and i know the feeling of heartache,just know he is in Heaven not feeling the pain
To the Dale McElrath Family: I am so sorry to hear of Dale’s death. He was a great friend to Daddy. Now he and Daddy can just sit down and exchange tales of their hunting trips forever!
Dear Nellie and Family . I am so sorry for your loss of Dale . We are praying for you .Ben said he was always a good neighbor so sorry I didn’t get to know him personally . Please call us if we can ever help you in anyway. Deepest SympathyLinda & Ben Barnes