CARBONDALE, Kan. – Dub Anthony McElroy, 66, of Carbondale, Kan., passed away June 11, 2026. Dub was born March 17,1960, in Dermott, Ark., to Betty Lou Beavers McElroy and Irvin Ronald McElroy.
When Dub wasn’t at work, he loved spending time outdoors, whether in his shop or tackling projects on his ever-growing “honey do” list. He often joked that if he ever retired, he wouldn’t be able to stay home because Lorri would always have another project waiting for him. When he wasn’t working on the list, Dub enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar, and singing. He was especially looking forward to retirement and getting another boat so he could take his beloved “Grand Treasures” fishing.
Dub and Lorri were married Feb. 2, 1979, and shared more than 47 wonderful years together. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Christopher McElroy and Stephenie McElroy Ganger.
Throughout his career, Dub worked as a welder for Fluor Daniel at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation for 19 years, spent three years with BNSF Railway, and worked 10 years at Stevenson Sheet Metal before returning to Wolf Creek, where he served as a maintenance supervisor.
Dub is survived by his wife Lorri, who was his whole heart; his mother, Betty Lou McElroy, of Rohwer, Ark.; son, Christopher McElroy (Briana) and daughter, Stephenie Ganger (Alex), both of Carbondale; brother, Grady McElroy, Rohwer; sister, LaJuan Scales (Brad Mayfield), Lake Village, Ark.; brother Kevin McElroy, Lubbock, Texas; his eight cherished “Grand Treasures,” Olivia, Peyton, Cameron, Raeya, Maxwell, Knox, Christian, and Whitley; many nieces and nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who all agree he was the “coolest of cool.”
Dub was preceded in death by his daddy, Irvin Ronald McElroy; and brother, Kirby Ronald McElroy.
Visitation was Thursday, June 18, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 730 Western Heights Drive, Overbrook, Kan. Graveside service was Friday, June 19, at Carbondale Cemetery, 1001 E. 149th St., Carbondale, Kan. Pallbearers were Brandt Scales, Taylor Scales, Ashton Humphries, Ricky Morris, Marc Forbes, and Terry Jones; honorary pallbearers were Wade Ramsdell and Kurt Bell.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 268, Overbrook, KS 66524. Condolences can be left at www.lamb-roberts.com.
