Obituary: Elmer Merle McGruder

by Special to the Herald Times on August 1, 2015

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Elmer Merle McGruder left this earth on July 24, 2015. He was born April 21, 1934, down river on Yellow Creek, to Elmer and Lura McGruder.

Elmer married Beverly Rose on Jan. 10, 1959. He worked in the coal mine for more than 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and many people sought out the sweet corn from this master gardener.
Elmer is survived by: his sister, Audrey Squires of Rifle; his…