Willard J. L. Elder of Bowdon, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Polk County, February 6, 1937, son of the late Orth Elder and Mary Carnes Elder. Mr. Elder was a retired employee of Bremen Motors, where he worked as a salesman and a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,Ann Weaver Elder in 2005. Survivors include a daughter, Jada Truett of Bowdon; a son, Tommy Elder of Ballground and four grandchildren, Maci Elder, Makenna Elder, Tyler Truett and Sydney Truett. Services will be Monday, March 12 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Hightower Funeral Home with Reverend Lanis White officiating. Interment will follow in Buchanan City Cemetery.