Michael P. Elam

Michael "Mike" P. Elam, 57, of Neodesha, Kansas passed away December 13, 2016 at his home in Neodesha, Kansas.Michael Patrick Elam was born February 27, 1959 in Orange County, California the son of Eugene Elam and Ladonna (Field) Elam.Mike attended Erie schools and later received his GED. Mike enlisted and served his country in the United States Navy.On July 18, 2009 in Neodesha, Kansas he was united in marriage to Tammy Rogers and she survives at the home.Mike worked as a Journeyman in Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) for Central Consolidated Inc. in Coffeyville, Kansas.Mike was known to be ornery and his favorite hobbies included golfing, playing horse shoes, duck hunting, and playing on his computer. He spent a lot of time with his Lil Buddy, Sam.He will be remembered as being a good husband, dad and "Papa Mike."Mike is survived by his mother, Ladonna Elam of Parsons, Kansas, wife, Tammy Elam of Battlefield Missouri, children, Jeremy Elam of Cherryvale, Kansas, Trevor Elam of Neodesha, Kansas, Keith Elam of Hutchinson, Kansas, Josh Elam of Neodesha, Kansas, Aimee Caldwell of Battlefield, Missouri, Eric Rogers of Willow Springs Missouri, Josh Murray of Wichita, Kansas, brothers, Doug Elam of Parsons, Kansas, Kevin Elam of Parsons Kansa and thirteen grandchildren.Mike was preceded in death by his father Eugene Elam.Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday December 19, 2016 at Bumpy"s, 1000 Main Street, Neodesha, Kansas.In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial remembrances to the Wounded Warrior Project and they may be left or mailed to Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 East 4th, Cherryvale, Kansas 67335.