Gregory “Tim” Elam, 70, of Lancaster, passed away May 4, 2024 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 17, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Charles and Daisy Elam. Tim worked for Trane in Lexington for many years. He loved the outdoors, camping and shooting targets. He also enjoyed inventing and building. Most of all, he was a wonderful father and Papaw. He is survived by his two daughters, Lisa Crowe (Jerry) of Lexington and Kristy Hughes (Steve) of Lancaster; loving companion of many years, Jean Crowley; grandchildren, Austin Lamb of Richmond, Hunter Lamb of Richmond, and Sarah Hughes of Louisville; three step-grandchildren, and multiple great-grandchildren. Tim is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Vaughn Elam. Funeral services will be 1pm Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Spurlin Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan Grizzell officiating. Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 11am until time of service on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Steve Hughes, Jerry Crowe, Austin Lamb, Joey Beckelhymer, David Hill, and Travis Mills. www.spurlinfuneralhomelancaster.com