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Walter Elder, a 65-year-old man from Tyler, Texas, tragically died on October 7, 2014. He was born on March 31, 1949, and was well-known in his community for his musical talents and his dedication to his church. Elder had a long history of involvement with the County Line Church of the Living God PGT and was a loyal musician at Sunshine Missionary Baptist Church.

The circumstances surrounding Walter Elder's death were indeed tragic. Kenneth Ray Stearns, his 65-year-old roommate, was found ...Read More
Victim Details

Walter Elder

Male

Black / African American

Tyler

TX

2014-10-07

65

Walter

Elder

12/01/2025