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John Elwood Obituary

John Paul Elwood MONTEZUMA, NC - Dr. John Paul Elwood, age 66, of Montezuma, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, in Columbia, SC. He was born July 23, 1944, in Batavia, IL, a son of John Franklin Elwood of Montezuma, NC and the late Arleene Kuhn Elwood. A second generation High School Valedictorian, he graduated Magna Cum Laud from Northwestern University and grauduated Magna Cum Laud from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with his Phd. in Physical Chemistry. Dr. Elwood was an Executive with International Paper Company and had taught at Claflin University and Stevens University, where he received recognition as an Outstanding Professor. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Habitat for Humanity, served as an officer in the Avery County Democratic Party, enjoyed reading, carpentry, growing and processing apple trees, and was an avid model railroader. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. In addition to his father he leaves behind his wife, Barbara Elwood of Montezuma, NC; son, Craig Elwood, and his wife, Krista, of Mount Pleasant, SC; daughter, Carrie Alexis Elwood of Mount Pleasant, SC; grandchildren, John Robert Elwood, Zachary Douglas Elwood, Winston Craig Bostic, all of Mount Pleasant, SC; brother, Kent David Elwood of Jacksonville, IL. Funeral services for Dr. John Paul Elwood were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2010, from the Aaron Baptist Church in Montezuma with the Revs. Dennis Aldridge and Terry Alexander officiating. Interment followed in Montezuma Cemetery. Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland is serving the Elwood family. 828-733-2121 Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for John Elwood

11 Entries

Claudia Sohnleitner

December 7, 2010

Barb... so very very sorry to hear of John's passing. His picture to the left is the way I remember him... always laughing and full of good cheer no matter what. Peace to you and your family... with love

Bambi & Phil Werner

December 3, 2010

Dear Barbara,
We are so so sorry to hear this news. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Sid Holmes

December 3, 2010

Dear Barbara,
We are sorry to hear of John's passing,and will pray for you and your children.
With Sympathy, Sid and Pat Holmes

Octavia Smalls

December 1, 2010

To Mrs. Elwood and Family:

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Dr. Elwood was an outstanding professor.

Rebecca Bullard-Dillard

December 1, 2010

John will be remembered fondly here at Claflin. Our condolences to all his friends and family

Lynn Stroble

December 1, 2010

Barbara,
Just a note to encourage you by letting you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at CCHS. I am so thankful that our paths crossed as educators. You will surely feel the love of God surrounding you with comfort and strength as we pray for you and your family.
Love from a fellow teacher,
Lynn Stroble, Colleton County High

Cliff Warren

December 1, 2010

Condolences from your CCHS family...you are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 1, 2010

Barbara and family,
I am so sorry to hear about John. We will keep you in our prayers for the days ahead. God Bless you.

Love,
Kathie Stroman, Walterboro, SC

Verlie A. Tisdale, Ph.D.

December 1, 2010

Mrs. Elwood and family, we here at Claflin University just found out about the passing of Dr. Elwood, our former Chair of the Department of Chemistry. We are deeply sadden to hear of your loss. As Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, I offer condolences from the entire faculty and staff, many of whom were here during his tenure.

December 1, 2010

Barbara and family,
We were so sorry to hear about John! We just found out and are so sad for you. We are praying for you and thinking about you.
Love to my fellow "Dolly",
Vicki Brown, Walterboro, SC

November 30, 2010

Mrs. Barbara Elwood and family, we were deeply sadden to hear of your husband, John's, passing. We pray that God will give you and your family the strength to get through these challenging times. Embrace each other and God will take care of the rest.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brockington, Charleston, S.C.

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