Joseph O. Elder Jr., November 16, 2009, age 69, Survived by bloved spouse of 49 years, Jessie Florence Elder, dearest daughters, Carol Elder, Brenda Headricks and Karen (Nick) Beffa and 4 grandchildren (Denise, Lucy, Evan Headrick and Nicholas Beffa) dear brother-in-law of Robert (Lillian) Brown and Kenneth (Carol) Brown; Dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Mr. Elder served as a support employee for 34 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was a long time member of the Musicians Union (Local 2-197) in St. Louis; Visitation November 18, 2009 4-8pm from Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel 7456 Manchester; Private Interment Donations can be made to the Backstoppers Association in lieu of flowers. Tributes at jaybsmith.com