William E. “Billy” Elam, 46, died Monday October 10, 2022, at his home in
Dighton. He was born on March 26, 1976, in Lamar, Colorado, to Edward
William Elam and Sharon Barton.
Billy’s family moved around some in his childhood before settling in
Dodge City. Billy was a plumber and painter by trade, really he was
gifted in all areas of home construction. He loved to fish especially
with members of his family. Billy moved to Dighton, Kansas, to be closer
to a brother and was currently working for a local farmer.
He is survived by his Father- Edward William (Charlene) Elam of Dodge
City, Kansas, Siblings- William Chad (Barb) Elam of Reno, Nevada,
Preston Duane Elam of Iowa, Scott Mills, Ness City, and Keena, Sons-
Colby Elam and William Elam, Granddaughter- Peyton Elam.
He is preceded in death by his Mother- Sharon Barton, Grandparents- Martha Elam, Earl Barton, and Lily Faye Martinez.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday October, 21, 2022, at
the Dighton Memorial Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas with Pastor Ken Bowden
officiating.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Billy Elam Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.