FAIRHOPE, AL. Jerry Wayne Elrod, Age 65, A native of Birmingham, AL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his residence. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Elrod of Fairhope, AL; one daughter, Shannon Elrod of Birmingham, AL; three step-sons, Melvin Daniel Wilson, Jamie Edward and Phillip Len Wilson all of Baldwin County; six step- grandchildren; sisters, other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spanish Fort, AL.