Elmer Jack Deforge, Ii

EAST MONTPELIER - Elmer Jack DeForge, II, age 43, of US Route 2, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Elmer was born in Berlin on July 23, 1972 and grew up in East Montpelier. He attended East Montpelier School and U-32 High School.
While haunted personally by his own inner struggles, he maintained an outward sense of humor, enjoying nothing more than to make others laugh, captivating them with his infectious smile. He had a big heart, loved his family, and often felt his career kept him from spending as much time as he wanted with them. He had the heart of an explorer, with a love of the open road as a long haul truck driver. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, playing golf, and riding his Harley.
He was also a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Barre and a former member of Bikers for Christ while in Florida. Sadly, he never understood how many lives he touched or how deeply he was loved.
Elmer is survived and will be missed by his wife, Lisa DeForge; three children, Michael DeForge, Elmer DeForge, III, and Felicia DeForge; two stepchildren, Nicole Stratton and Logan Jacobs; one grandson, Jackson Scott; and his parents, Elmer and Carol DeForge and Jacqueline and Everett Jones. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Kay Parton, who thought of him as her son; his former wife, Roseanne (Wilson)DeForge, his three sisters, Leslie Searles, Tammy DeForge, and Anne Hewitt; his best friend, Rob Walbridge; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and the rest of his family and friends.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy, 241 Quarry Hill Road, in Barre.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy in Elmer's memory.