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Elias John Burr
At 5:10 PM on August 2, 2016, at Greenville, Ohio, Bro. Elias John Burr
passed into the more immediate presence of angels, who swiftly conveyed
him from the scene of a tragic accident to a state of unbounded
bliss.
Bro. Elias was born on August 14, 1999 in Fairborn, Ohio. Angels
rejoiced as he was born again on March 14, 2008, at the tender age of
eight. A few months later he was entirely
sanctified.
Bro. Elias was a living testimony to the saving and keeping power of
the grace of God. He being dead still speaks. Like Moses,
he gladly chose to rather suffer reproach and affliction with the
people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
He defied the course of this world, and fled youthful lusts. He
lived a life of radical holiness, and boldly exhorted his peers to do
the same. His allegiance and faithfulness to the church of God
were unmistakable, and upon his departure from this life, he left no
occasion for doubt or question as to his present abode in the paradise
of God.
Bro. Elias leaves behind his grieving mother, Crystal Burr of
Greenville, Ohio; father, Jason Hargrave of Greenville, Ohio; sister,
Aleese Estrada of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brothers, Michael and Jordan
Burr of Greenville, Ohio; grandparents, Pamela Burr of Jacksonville,
Florida, and Thad and Mary Ann Burr of Southbury, Connecticut, as well
other grieving relatives, saints, classmates, and friends. He was
preceded in death by his grandmother Phyllis Hargrave. Those who
knew him remember him as a saint, devoted friend, excellent worker,
superb horseman, and a natural winner of the hearts of men.
While we do not understand why God so suddenly removed this young
soldier of the Cross from the battle field of earth, we refuse to
question the Omniscience of His Creator. His presence, songs,
testimonies and exhortations will be much missed in the assembly of the
saints. Even now, his example is stirring the hearts of those he
left behind. If we will honor His memory, we must fight like he
fought, and love like he loved.
There will be a service held on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 10:00
AM at Church of God, 5065 St. Rt. 49 S., Greenville, Ohio, with Brother
Ray Tinsman officiating. Burial will follow in the Church of God
Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on
Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 5-8 PM at the church. Arrangements
are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville,
Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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