Michael Otis Elam, "Bilal" 82, of Newark, was born on February 17, 1942 to Frank and Della Mae Elam in Lincolnton, GA. He departed this life on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Bilal has been a resident of Newark for several years, and worked for the Newark Department of Sanitation, for many years.
Michael is preceded in death by his loving parents Frank and Dela Elam. His 2 sisters, Belvin Perez-West(deceased), Gloria Elam(deceased), and 1 brother, Franklin Roger Elam(deceased). He leaves behind his nephew, Ernesto Perez, cousins Mamie, Frank and other cousins from Georgia. Michael's legacy and memory will live on through his nephew Lieutenant Colonel Ernesto Perez, his wife, Maria Carmelita Perez, and their children. His niece, Deanna Cherelle Weathers-Perez, and his 3 nephews, Virgilio Ernesto Perez, Salvador Emmanuel Perez, his grandchildren, Skylar Elam, Shamekia McCord, Kevin Johnson and Alejandro Elijah Perez and he also leave behind 4 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Gathering Sunday 12 PM – 2 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.
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