Mr. Rodney Keith Elrod, 52, of Jonesboro died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Lepanto he had lived in Jonesboro for the past five years and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a former employee for Poinsett County.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elex "Buddy" and Ora Jean Moran Elrod.

Survivors include a son, Bryan and wife, Robyn Elrod, of Trumann; special friend, Lana Goodman of Jonesboro; four sisters, Marsha Williams of Harrisburg, Judy Begley of Hardy, Kim Taylor and Robin Pipkin both of Trumann; three brothers, Skippy Elrod of Palestine, Tex., Gordan Elrod and Paul Elrod both of Trumann and two grandchildren, Austyn Elex and Ryder-Chase Elrod

Graveside services were Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Bolivar Cemetery near Harrisburg with Rev. Chad O'Brien officiating. Burial was under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.

Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net