William "Bill/Billy" Joseph Elder, 47, of Point Lookout, MD, died April 9, 2012, at his beloved companion, Kathy Crawford's residence, who took wonderful care of him during his disease progression of Lou Gehrig's Disease. Billy was born November 1, 1964, in Washington, DC, to his beloved parents, Patricia Helen and Lee James Elder.

He grew up in Country Club South, Waldorf, MD and graduated in 1982 from Thomas Stone High School. He was the wonderful brother of Guy Elder and of Leanne Elder Willett, whom he loved and was best friends with from birth. Leanne always wore a badge of honor knowing that she was "Billy's Little Sister".

Billy pursued a career with C.J. Coakley for twenty plus years as one of their lead foremen performing acoustical ceiling work throughout the DC area. Of these jobs included the original renovation of the Pentagon and then, within a year, reconstruction of the terrorist damage caused on 9/11. He was personally awarded for his work during a ceremony at the Pentagon.

Bill was married to Angie Murphy Elder for seventeen years and with this union brought two beautiful daughters, Patricia "Tricia" Michelle and Amanda "Mandy" Rene' to their family.

Billy loved animals, duck pin bowling, swimming, camping, crabbing, NASCAR racing, playing jokes and was an avid fisherman; he would rather be fishing, than doing anything else!

Bill was one of the best fathers and human beings ever created! He loved to spend time with Kathy and her family, his family and his girls and new grandson. They were the apples of his eyes. He was a very sweet, hard working, caring, funny and all-around good person. He taught his girls how to fish, how to camp, how to make burnt barbeque chicken, and how to magically cure the hiccups. They always watched Survivor together and most of all, he helped show them how to be a good people. Tricia will tell you "I can tie a fishing knot better than any guy I know, lol". Mandy will tell you how much her dad had her laughing hysterically. His girls admired him beyond measure and they always had a great time with their dad. They can both truly say "I had the best dad EVER", and that is the truth"!

Billy leaves to mourn his beloved companion, Kathy Crawford, his daughter, Tricia Elder and grandson Cody Joseph, his daughter Mandy Elder, his father Lee James Elder, his sister Leanne Willett, his brother Guy Elder, his former wife Angie Murphy Elder and a host full of family, friends and co-workers.

Billy was preceded in death by his loving mother, Patricia Helen Elder, on August 15, 2010.

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, a Legacy and Celebration of Life will be held at his daughter's home at 16176 Murphy Place, Hughesville, MD, 20637, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Please feel free to stop by and share some of your favorite stories and memories of Billy Elder with all his loved ones.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.