Obituary of Elijah Wayne DeFord

Manchester, Tennessee – Mr. Elijah Wayne “Eli” DeFord, 22, passed away Thursday November 4, 2021 at his home in Manchester, Tennessee. The beloved family pets passed away peacefully by his side, Daisy and Lulu. He was born in Tullahoma, Tennessee on April 9, 1999. He was a lineman working for Barnett Southern in Georgia and was of the Baptist faith. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He had a huge heart and would help others’ without wanting any recognition. He had a bond with his brother and sister like no other. They all loved to go ATV riding in the mountains or in his jeep. He was an avid boater and loved anything involving the water, which he got from his mother. Eli was free spirited and marched to the beat of his own drum. He loved to travel. He had visited many places in his young life and been on several adventures. Hawaii was one of his favorite trips. He considered himself the best uncle in the world, spoiling his little nephews. They loved their uncle Eli more than anything. #notallwhowanderarelost He is survived by his parents, Devin and Missy Davis DeFord; brother, Garrett (Brooke) DeFord; sister, Emily DeFord; nephews, Waylon, Walt, Ridge and Russ; grandparents, Pamela White, Danny Davis Sr., Steve and Linda DeFord; great grandmother, Melva Lovell; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Monday in the funeral home chapel with Minister Tom Brantley officiating with burial to follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee. Central Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; 931-723-7774; www.centralfuneralhome.com