Benjamin T. Elrod, 32, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday (January 10, 2015) at his home.

The son of Gary and Cora (Hanson) Elrod, he was born July 30, 1982 in Rolla, Missouri.

Ben is survived by his parents, Gary and Cora Elrod of Kirksville, MO; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Hannah and Thomas Roberti of Phoenix, AZ, and Kate and Drew White of Omaha, NE; one niece, Winnie White; his grandmother, Verna Elrod of Phelps County, MO, as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer Elrod and Bernard and Alma Hanson.

Ben attended schools in Edina and Kirksville and graduated high school in 2000. He enjoyed video games, computers and movies, but mostly time hanging with his friends and family – especially at local restaurants that serve Mexican food. He worked for Chariton Valley Association supporting people with disabilities for several years and more recently, he worked for Onshore Technologies in Macon.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday (January 14, 2015) at Christ’s Family Church on the corner of Baltimore and Cottonwood streets in Kirksville, with family receiving friends one hour before the service.. Pastor Marvin Feigenspan will officiate the service.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Elrod family. Memorials may be left at the Christ’s Family Church or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.