Elias Jadra Obituary

Elias "Lee" Jadra, age 84, of Myrtle Beach, passed away September 10, 2025 at Embrace Hospice House. Born in Lebanon and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Lee was a son of the late Bandali Phillips & Marcell Khadra. Lee lived a full and active life marked by dedication to family, hard work, and a love for sports. In his youth, he played semi-professional soccer and later became an avid golfer, a passion he enjoyed well into retirement. He worked for many years at Martin Marietta before retiring. Elias is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Jadra; his children, Ava Paul, Angela Thompson, and Christopher Jadra; and his stepchildren, Mary Hughes, Jack Ostermaier, and Jennifer Koenig. He is also survived by his brother, Ramon Jadra, and sister, Norma Collins, along with ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to his life. Memorial service will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Maryland. Please sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is serving the family.