Harley Franklin Elmore, Jr.
Harley Franklin Elmore, Jr., 84, of Chattanooga, TN, went to be with His Lord on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Harley was born in Charleston, WV, on March 10, 1939, the son of the late Harley Franklin Elmore, Sr. and Besse Ernestine Bond Elmore. He served in the WV Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force from 1956-1963. Harley also served from 1967 to 1974 as a fireman with Prince George’s County Fire Department in Washington, D.C. In 1974, he and his family moved to Chattanooga, so he could attend Tennessee Temple University. He was a member of the Church of the Highlands, formerly known as Highland Park Baptist Church, where he served faithfully in the Bus Ministry and Sunday School for many years.
Harley accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior as a young boy. He spent the remainder of his life faithfully serving His Lord and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Plumley Elmore of 62 years; daughter, Cathy Elmore Gist (Greg); and son, Marc F. Elmore.
Our family wishes to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to the many health care providers and caregivers of NHC Chattanooga and Parkwood Retirement Apartments who cared for our husband and father like he was their own. God bless you all!
A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 10:30 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.