Elton is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Margaret Lewis; his children, Mark Lewis (Glenda), Paul Lewis (Christy), Matthew Sutphin, Terry Sutphin (Beejay), and Christina Talmage (John); his grandchildren, Louis Hyatt, Tyler Lewis (Courtney), Nicholas Sutphin, Michaela Sutphin, Maddie Lewis, Emma Talmage, Mila Talmage, Paisleigh Sutphin, and Olivia Hill; his great-grandson, Tucker George Sutphin; his brother, Linwood Lewis; and many other loving extended family members.
A Celebration of Elton's Life will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at McEwen Funeral Service - Mint hIll Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill, Mint Hill, NC. A visitation will be held prior from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October, 11, 2023 at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alzheimer's Research (see link below).
