Eli was born in Plymouth, NC. Eli graduated from Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Florida. Eli was very young when
married Linda. Eli had to go to work to support his family.
He worked for Trailways and Greyhound bus lines for many
years but found the corporate mismanagement stressful. He took a year off and
then worked for brother John in Chattanoogo, TN. Eli then
went back to school and became a registered nurse.
Eli and Linda's only child was John
Paul "Jay" (13-May-1969)
Eli and Rose have no children together but Rose has two
children T. Derek (1963) and Yvonne Marie
"Bonnie" from her prior marriage. Bonnie married
Christopher and they have a daughter, Alexis
Marie 22-Nov-1994). Derek works in corporate and business training
programs.
Eli and Rose have a home on a canal with close access to
the river in North Fort Myers, Florida. They enjoy each
other, their dog Rusty, their cat, Kudzu, boating, fishing,
and visits with their grandchildren.
One never knows what improvement will have been made
to the home of Eli and Rose, a new fence, comfortable
swings next to the water, a bricked courtyard, etc.
Eli and Rose always keep busy and make improvements
for their comfort and that of their guests.
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