Obituary of Fernando L. McElroy

Chip McElroy, 56 of Chiefland passed away Dec. 11, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Gainesville, FL he has spent his lifetime in this area. Chip served his country in the US Navy. He worked for 22 years as a Correctional Officer with the State of Florida and was a member of Fowlers Bluff Baptist Church where he served as an Usher. He enjoyed sitting by the fire, carving, fishing and hunting and had a green thumb and could grow most any plant. Being a single father and raising his son alone, he was very proud of the man Nathan has become. He is survived by his wife, Denise Coggins McElroy of Chiefland, son and daughter-in-law Nathan "Rowdy" & Tracey McElroy, serving in the US Army, mother Kathleen McElroy of Chiefland, brothers Felippe McElroy of Bronson, Mario (Iris) McElroy, sister Ginger (Rod) McElroy Hunt and sister in law, Sherry McElroy, all of Chiefland, 4 nieces and nephews and 4 great nieces. He is preceded in death by his father Carlton "Chubby" McElroy and brother, Roger McElroy. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Chiefland with Pastor Eddie Hatch officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Dec 16, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Chip's memory to the Wounded Veterans of America. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com