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Obituary For Brian Elby
HIS JOURNEY
BRIAN KENNETH ELBY was born to Marian and the late Melvin K. Elby, Jr. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at sixty-three years of age, Brian Kenneth Elby transitioned to be with his Lord.
Educated in the Central Dauphin School District. Brian was employed by the Alternative Rehabilitation Communities, Inc. for 20 years. Brian was a foster parent to many youth. He opened his heart and his home to all; he loved and accepted everyone. Over ten years, Brian was a foster parent to over 20 boys. Later, he was employed by the New Cumberland Army Depot, where he retired.
Brian and LaRisa were joined in matrimony on August 29, 1998. They shared 26 years of marital bliss. Brian and LaRisa were blessed to share over forty-six years together.
Brian was baptized at Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church. As an adult, he joined Bethel AME Church, where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees. Brian later joined Turner Memorial Baptist Church. He served as a faithful member of Turner Memorial Baptist Church for ten years.
Brian loved music, all sports, traveling, attending family reunions in North Carolina, attending comedy shows with his Sunshine and politics. Brian loved attending church and praising the Lord. Brian enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, Melvin K. Elby, Jr. and brother, Gary D. Elby. He leaves to cherish precious memories of him, his wife, LaRisa Elby; his mother, Marian Elby of Carlisle, PA; his children, LaBria Elby, Breyon Elby and Arie Elby, all of Harrisburg, PA; his grandchildren, Landen McKinnon, Dayshawne McKinnon, Kinnari Proctor, Layla McKinnon and Zhuri Proctor, all of Harrisburg, PA; his sisters, Lesli Elby of Steelton, PA and LaToya Elby of Harrisburg, PA; his sisters-in-law, Dolorez Cobb Jones (Michael), Marshaun Cobb, Poncie Cathy (Ray) and Lynette Elby, all of Harrisburg, PA; his brother-in-law, Tyran Cobb of Harrisburg, PA; best friends, Bob Williams of Harrisburg, PA, Tim Jones of Philadelphia, PA; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and friends.
His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the Sanctuary of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, 2447 Green Street, Harrisburg with viewing and visitation from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
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To the family of Brian it is with great sadness to hear about the passing of Brian my heartfelt condolences to you all. Brian was a wonderful person, husband and father always looking to help anyone he could. He will be missed by many. My Blessings to the family.
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Larissa, I just heard about Brian passing, I'm truly truly sorry for you and your family loss. He was always a good person. I'm praying for you and asking our Heavenly Father to watch over you guys providing you strength. Deepest condolences sisβ€οΈππ½β€οΈ
To Larisa and Ms.Marian, Lesli,the entire Elby Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all ππ½ Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to help you all face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart β€οΈ Love you allππ½ Stacey D Pettis β€οΈ π
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the family from the Wadley family with Love β€οΈ
I'm so sorry for your loss, You're in my prayersππ½ππ½
LaRisa, Aunt Marian and family, my sincere condolences, prayers and love to you all.
LaRisa My sincere condolences to you and the family during this time of loss.
Be strong my friend. My family sends you our Love and prayers ππ¦
Be strong my friend π My prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest Condolences Larissa and Family. Celeste and Steven MiddletonππΌ
My condolences to the family. My prayers are with y'all.
Sending my prayers, love, and deepest condolences to Larisa and the entire Elby family in the Brian's passing. He was such a nice man and was always so cheerful at our family reunions. May God comfort you and give you all peace during this time of sorrow.ππ½β₯οΈππ½
Love, Beverly Johnson Wilder
Praying for comfort for LaRisa & Marian Elby, So sorry to hear of the passing of Brian.
My deepest condolences to your family during this tough transition. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
-LeShay West
Larissa and Daughters, sending Condolences during time of your Bereavement. From The Toomey Family
To the Cobb and Elby family ... also my family Brian will be truly missed always a joy to share family time with Brian around he loved loved my dads chili we alway put on our hot dogs with slaw !through the years at our family cookouts gonna miss you Brian !.. Larissa and the girls love you all and Mom Marian you know how i feel about you always in my prayers β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈππΎππΎππΎ
Love Dene Doziar-Mosby
My deepest condolences to the family. Brian will be missed
Marian I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. You and your have my deepest condolences.
Love you (Lovie)
Linda Henderson
Marion Lynn and family we wish you God's blessings and comfort during this difficult time.We love you. Sylvia A.Waters and family 266r
Ms. Elby and Family, My mom just gave me the word about Mr. Brian's passing and I am in total shock and disbelief that Ms. Elby, had to lose 2 of her sons back to back like this. However, we know that God has never and will never make a mistake! Though we may not always agree with his will, we must follow it. It was God's good and perfect will, that he might return Mr. Brian back to him. Thank you God for the awesome way you lent Mr. Gary to us for the time that you did. Well done thy good and faithful servant!! Submitted in sorrow and love, Mr. Daniel D. Moses β€οΈ
Marian and Family: Praying for God's comfort and healing during this difficult time. Gwen Williams and Family, Towson, MD
You all have my sincere condolences and prayers at the passing of brother Brian.2 Corinthians 5:1-10,(vs.8"We are confident,I say,and willing rather to be absent from the body,and to be present with the Lord." Deacon Barry B. Lewis
May God's peace cover the Elby and Cobb family and friends. Please accept my condolences and prayers. I couldn't imagine what you are going through, but I share in the passing of a loved one. May His peace be still during this challenging moment. Minister Anthony B. Thompson.
Dear Marian, Im reaching out to you again today because I forgot to edit the text in the first note of Sympathy I sent. Therefore, Im sending you and the Elby family my deepest Condolences and wishing you peace and comfort as you grieve. Most sincerely. Keith C. Harden
To the Elby family, sending loving blessings and condolences. Your family is very special to me. God's angels will comfort and give peace. Lisa and Pete Tate
To my family you have deepest condolences in the passing of Brian. God is able. Marion, Lesli,Larissa, and Toya you are in my prayers.
Sincerely Elder Michelle Smith-Jackson
To the elby family we the badgett family are sending our prayers to the family for comfort. The badgett family. Hbg PA
Praying for the family. Viola Dickey and Antonio Dickey.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
