Herbert Lee Elam 1931 - 2008

Herbert Lee Elam passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at his home in Adrian, Missouri at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 7 days. He was born March 2, 1931 in Winfield, Kansas to John Daniel Simpson Elam and Della Bullins. He was a decorated, retired Staff Sergeant of the United States Air Force, a Freemason, and a member of the B.P.O.E., and former Mayor of Archie, Missouri. In addition to his military and civic duties, he was also an established businessman in the City of Adrian, Missouri where he owned and operated several establishments including Adrian Video and Laundromat, Adrian Pool Hall, Elam’s Restaurant and Sportsman’s Lounge, and Adrian Liquors.