Frank M Elder

Frank M. Elder was born on December 14, 1957 to the Late Viola Woodson and the Late Frank Jones. God called the angels down upon our beloved Frank Elder affectionately known as "Frankie" on May 19, 2026 in Suffolk, Va. at the Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation Center.

Frankie was a long life member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church until his health declined and did not permit him to attend. Frankie was educated in the Windsor Public Schools and was a life long construction worker. He was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan and loved all that came around him. Frankie was great with his hands and had many talents including a hair dresser. He also loved to dance but was known most of all for his voice. Frankie loved to sing, loving all types of music but his all in all was gospel. His favorite group was the Canton Spirituals and favorite song was "l Won't Complain". Frankie will be missed and remembered by all. We will never forget that beautiful smile and many memories we all shared with him.

Frankie was preceded in death by his parents, sister Nioka Elder, bonus son Mike Holloman and brother-in-law Sherman Wells.

He leaves to cherish his memory wife Vanessa Elder, son Jerome Elder (Diane), daughters Deirdre Sawyer, Taletha Hunter, Arielle Griffith (Jason) and bonus daughter Sharika Jones (Mario); sisters Velma Atkins (Pernell), Sheila Wells, Shay Jones (P. J. Parrish) and Teresa White; brothers William Elder and Tommy Lee Jones; grandchildren Jerome Jr., Jaquan, Armani, Deionte (LaShae), Jai, Niqita, Na'kiyah, Latrice, Larreka, LaVontae, Jhadae and Dakota. 17 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

On Monday, May 25, 2026 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be 12pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Ivor. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. Please keep the Elder family in your prayers.