Obituary for Fred B. Elijah

Fred B. Elijah, 65, Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home. He was born November 24, 1959.

Fred proudly served in the United States Army. He loved his country and was a proud veteran. He always had a cold drink and a snack ready for anyone who stopped by, and always made friends with his neighbors. Fred was preceded in death by his mother Mary F. Walsh, as well as his grandparents, Willard Earl and Anna Maude Drain Mathes.

He is survived by his siblings, Annette Elijah, Joel Elijah, Cynthia Lyons and husband Darrell, and Sabrina Heaton. Nieces Laura Elijah and husband Chris Clevenger, Kayla Richardson and husband Ryan, Chloe Lyons, and nephew Nate. A great-nephew and niece.

Serving as pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Saturday will be Joel Elijah, Darrell Lyons, Chris Clevenger, Ryan Richardson, Chris Mathes, Buster Lyons, Nate Nidiffer, David Nidiffer and Cody Vanover.

A graveside service to honor Fred's life and military service will be held at Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Randy Johnson officiating. The immediate family will assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Friends may assemble at the Mausoleum of peace. Condolences may be sent to the family at our web-site www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Elijah family