Buren Randolph Elgin, 92, of Stuart, VA, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Landmark of Stuart, VA. He was born July 27, 1927, in Roanoke, VA, to the late Ora Roberson Elgin and Buren Alexander Elgin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Violet Wood Elgin, one brother, Bill Elgin, and twin infant sons, Garry Gene and Barry Dean Elgin.
He was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church, was in the Preston Ruritan Club, and was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Martinsville, VA, until his retirement. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
Surviving are one daughter, Pam Elgin of Salem, VA, one son, Steve (Cindy) Elgin of Forest, VA, four sisters, Patricia Rorrer of Lynchburg, VA, Betty Jane Holt of Stuart, VA, Sandra (Kirby) Richardson of Moneta, VA, June (Marvin) Gunter of Stuart, VA, one brother, Glenn Elgin of Martinsville, VA, and one grandson, Andrew Elgin of Forest, VA.
The memorial service was held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Norris Funeral Chapel in Stuart with Brother Jim Pence and Reverend Danny Gilley officiated. Interment was in Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Landmark Center in Stuart and Mountain Valley Hospice for their loving care.
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