John M. Elrod, age 93 of Prairie City, passed away on December 22, 2014, at Mitchell Village Care Center in Mitchellville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Prairie City Church of the Brethren with burial following at Griffis Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday for one hour prior to the service. The family will also greet friends following the burial at a luncheon. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie City Church of The Brethren and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com. The son of Carl Martin and Myra Belle (Young) Elrod, John was born on November 24, 1921, in Prairie City. John graduated from Prairie City High School in 1939. On May 14, 1944 he was united in marriage to Roberta Mae Cole in Des Moines. He lived and farmed in the Prairie City area. John was a member of the Prairie City Church of the Brethren. He was active in the Men's Fellowship, served as a moderator and also as a Lifetime Deacon in the church. His greatest love was his family especially his grandchildren. Those left to honor his memory include his three sons, Martin (Dorothy) Elrod of Prairie City, Jim (Mary) Elrod of Prairie City and Bob (Joann) Elrod of Prairie City; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Roberta in 2010; a brother, Lester Elrod and a sister, Pauline Loomis.

Visitation

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy F70 W Prairie City, Iowa 50228 The family will also greet friends following the service at the church. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Service

Prairie City Church of the Brethren 12015 Hwy F70 W Prairie City, Iowa 50228 Burial will follow at Griffis Cemetery 10:30 AM