Hoyte Elem

COMMERCE – Hoyte Elem, 64, died Monday, January 18, 2010, at his residence.

Born in Walton County he was the son of the late Roland and Edna England Elem. He was of the Baptist denomination and was a retired welder.

Survivors include daughters, Jessaca Elem, Michigan, Barbie Elem, Monroe, and Tonie Elem, Buford; a son, Hoyte Elem Jr., Athens; sister, Betty Brown, Commerce; and a brother, William Elem, Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 20, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Clack officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.