Johnnie B. Elias Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Johnnie B. Elias

Mr. Johnnie B. Elias, 91, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed Friday, December 3, 2021 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. EST, Friday, December 10, 2021 at St. John A.M.E. Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Rev. H.C. McGruder, officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Deacon Johnnie B. Elias Sr. son of the late Sam Elias and the late Everleaner McCoy Elias, was born on July 24, 1930 in Fort Mitchell, Alabama. He departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Canterbury Health Care Facility, Phenix City Alabama.

Deacon Elias accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and united with New Hope Baptist Church in Holy Trinity Alabama. During his many years of service, he served as a devoted deacon, dedicated member of the finance committee, and a committed steward overseeing the church building operations. He served two years in the United States Army, and retired from Royal Crown Cola with 33 years of dedicated employment.

Deacon Elias united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Mrs. Lula Mae Elias on July 4, 1954.

Deacon Elias was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank Elias, Willie Elias, Andrew Elias, Lee Ernest Elias, and Robert Elias Carter; four sisters, Nora McCoy, Katherine Edwards, Ethel Mae McCoy, and Florie Lee Edwards; two grandchildren, Tavares Thomas, and Shamika K. Butts.

He leaves to cherish with love, a sincere spirit of gratitude and loving memories of his long life, his beautiful wife of 67 years, Mrs. Lula Mae Elias, Ft. Mitchell, AL; six sons, Ron Lover (Gail) Houston, TX, Bobby L. Elias (Linda), Wilfred Elias, and Johnny B. Elias Jr. of Ft. Mitchell, AL, Garry R. Elias (Linda), and Mark Elias (Stephanie) of Phenix City, AL; three daughters, Dorotha Abercrombie (James) Columbus, GA, Kathleen Elias Johnson (Cassian) Boca Raton, FL, and Janet Elias McIntosh (the late James McIntosh) Colorado Springs, CO; eighteen grandchildren, Rolanda, Ronalda, Andrea, Latoya, Reggie, Andrea, Fredrick, Marquita, Justin, Jared, Johnna, Jenna, Quinton, Darrius, Zachary, Tyson, Jasmine and Jade; fifteen great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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To Wilfred and the Elias family, so sorry about the passing of your father. You have my deepest condolences.

My sincere condolences to the Elias family. May the strength of our lord be with you all in the coming days and weeks ahead. Respectfully, Cherita Perez~

To the family of "B Lias" as he was affectionately called by so many. Many memories resonate of him from past days from spending time at my grandparents house, Phillip & Carrie Bee, hiding bicycles there for his boys for Christmas, giving DeWitt a ride to the "Nehi" plant and his presence at New Hope just to name a few. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen Thornton- & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.

My prayers are with the Elias family. Joe Rosier Phenix City

Elias family my prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sending my deepest sympathy. Always remember the joy!
Patricia Pitts Carter

DEA. JOHNNIE B ELIAS ONE OF THE BEST DEACON'S NHBC HAVE HAD. I'M NOT ONLY GOING TO SAY YOU WILL BE MISSED, YOU HAVE ALREADY BEEN MISSED.YOU'VE BEEN MISSED BY SO MANY AT THE NHBC ALREADY. THE GUY WITH A SMILE, AND A CARING ATTITUDE. GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU SIS LULA MAE, THE KIDS, THE GRANDS AND THE ENTIRE ELIAS FAMILY. PRAYING GOD'S STRENGTH AND COMFORT TO YOU DURING THIS HOUR. GOOD NIGHT BEE, JOB WELL DONE,TAKE YOUR REST NOW IN THE ARMS OF OUR FATHER. WE LOVE YOU ALL. GAIL, ALTON, JENNIFER, AND JASMINE

Thinking of you in these difficult times, and Sending Love. Elaine Thomas and Family.

Thinking of you in these difficult times, and Sending Love. Elaine Thomas

To the Elias Family. Your father will be terribly missed. He was loved by everyone and he will be cherished in our memories forever. My condolences. Robert Butler

To the Elias Family. Your father will be terribly missed. He was loved by everyone and he will be cherished in our memories forever. My condolences.

Mr. Elias Rest in Heaven we really going to miss u. To the family be strong in the Lord... From the Grubbs family ❤

Mr. Elias we going to miss you. From the Grubbs family of Eufaula Al. Rest in Heaven with our Lord ❤

Elias Family, The Lord will sustain you. You are in our prayers. Jean screws and James Rutledge

Johnnie B. I will miss your smile and the conservations we use to have at our family reunions. May the Lord continue to be with your family which is also my family through this time of bereavement. My prayers are with the Elias Family. Your Cuz John Cliatt II and Family

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