Celebrating the life of
Judge David Rice Elmore, Sr.
June 12, 1920 - July 27, 2011
Judge David R. Elmore, Sr., 91, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Buckingham South. He was born in Savannah, son of Francis B. and Miriam Rice DuBois Elmore.
He was a 1938 graduate of Savannah High School, a graduate of Armstrong College and the University of Georgia. Judge Elmore served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He married the former Mary Kathryn "Kaye" Barchet in 1944.
In 1948, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Georgia Law School and subsequently practiced law in Savannah from 1948 until 1969. Judge Elmore was appointed Judge of Recorders Court in 1969 and served until 1980, when he was appointed Judge of State Court, where he served until his retirement in 1988.
Judge Elmore was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a Past Master of Solomon's Lodge No. 1, F. & A.M., member of the Scottish Rite Consistory-Valley of Savannah and the Alee Shrine where he was a Jester. He had served as president of Exchange Club of Savannah, and president of the Armstrong Alumni Association. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Senior Blitz at Bacon Park Golf Course. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kaye, in 2005.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, David R. Elmore, Jr. and Marsha Elmore of Green Cove Springs, FL; Carl B. Elmore and Ann Elmore of Savannah; sister, Catherine Maffett of Myrtle Beach, SC; Miriam Shi of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren, Connie Bowser and her husband, Jimmy of Estes Park, CO and Barchet Elmore of Seminole, FL., and nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 1, 2011 in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Stephen C. Williams officiating.
The family wishes to thank Judge Elmore's friends and helpers at Buckingham South, and Hospice Savannah, Inc.
Remembrances: First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, GA 31405 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
To the Elmore Family. I knew Judge Elmore as a respected colleague and fellow attorney as well as a Judge.He never changed from one role to the other.He was a true gentleman whose word you could always rely on.He loved his God,family and country.He will not be forgotten as he leaves us to join his beloved Kaye.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Carl and Family, I loved hearing your father reminisce a few years ago about growing up in the Parkside neighborhood. When I put together a book about Savannah neighborhoods, I was especially thankful for his memories and wonderful details! What a kind gentleman,as well as a respected attorney and judge. My sympathy to you all at this sad time. Thinking of you, Polly
- Polly Powers Stramm, Savannah, GA
When I started the practice of law in Savannah, the bar was a close group. A young lawyer could always call on older lawyers for experienced advise. Judge Elmore was one of those experienced members of the bar and he was most generous with his time and experience. I always had great respect and admiration for him as a friend and colleague. I extend my condolences to his family.
- Paschal Bignault, Savannah, GA
We were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He will be sorely missed by so many especialy those of us who knew him through the years, local schools, SHS, Armstrong, UGA and our lawyer before he became a judge.You have our deepest sympathy. Due to our physical problems, we will be unable to attend the service. Mr. & Mrs Charles WaldropBetty and Charlie
- Charles Waldrop, Savannah, GA
The Judge was a good friend of my Mother-Tina Sullivan and my father-John J. Sullivanattorney. I am sorry to find out in the Savannah Morning News that he passed a way. My mother told me that he was a good man that took great care of wife and family; and if any thing should happen go and see him. My father knew him as an attorney and also as the Judge, my father was also in the Al-temple in the patrole. He also played golf at the Bonaventure Golf course. Each day will get better,the first year is the hardest, He is with God now and in Heaven;with his wife and all of his friends now. I will say a prayer for him. CHRISTINE GEORGIA SULLIVAN OF ISLE OF HOPE, SAVANNAH. the daughter of John and Tina Sullivan
- CHRISTINE GEORGIA SULLIVAN, SAVANNAH, GA
Although I did not know Judge Elmore, I wanted to express my gratitude for his military service to his country as well as for his service to the citizens of Savannah. May he be carried into heaven on the wings of angels and find his rest there.
- Ronald Richardson, Savannah, GA
To the Elmore Family. I knew Judge Elmore as a respected colleague and fellow attorney as well as a Judge.He never changed from one role to the other.He was a true gentleman whose word you could always rely on.He loved his God,family and country.He will not be forgotten as he leaves us to join his beloved Kaye.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Carl and Family, I loved hearing your father reminisce a few years ago about growing up in the Parkside neighborhood. When I put together a book about Savannah neighborhoods, I was especially thankful for his memories and wonderful details! What a kind gentleman,as well as a respected attorney and judge. My sympathy to you all at this sad time. Thinking of you, Polly
- Polly Powers Stramm, Savannah, GA
When I started the practice of law in Savannah, the bar was a close group. A young lawyer could always call on older lawyers for experienced advise. Judge Elmore was one of those experienced members of the bar and he was most generous with his time and experience. I always had great respect and admiration for him as a friend and colleague. I extend my condolences to his family.
- Paschal Bignault, Savannah, GA
We were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He will be sorely missed by so many especialy those of us who knew him through the years, local schools, SHS, Armstrong, UGA and our lawyer before he became a judge.You have our deepest sympathy. Due to our physical problems, we will be unable to attend the service. Mr. & Mrs Charles WaldropBetty and Charlie
- Charles Waldrop, Savannah, GA
The Judge was a good friend of my Mother-Tina Sullivan and my father-John J. Sullivanattorney. I am sorry to find out in the Savannah Morning News that he passed a way. My mother told me that he was a good man that took great care of wife and family; and if any thing should happen go and see him. My father knew him as an attorney and also as the Judge, my father was also in the Al-temple in the patrole. He also played golf at the Bonaventure Golf course. Each day will get better,the first year is the hardest, He is with God now and in Heaven;with his wife and all of his friends now. I will say a prayer for him. CHRISTINE GEORGIA SULLIVAN OF ISLE OF HOPE, SAVANNAH. the daughter of John and Tina Sullivan
- CHRISTINE GEORGIA SULLIVAN, SAVANNAH, GA
Although I did not know Judge Elmore, I wanted to express my gratitude for his military service to his country as well as for his service to the citizens of Savannah. May he be carried into heaven on the wings of angels and find his rest there.
- Ronald Richardson, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
