Charles Eugene Elam, age 61, died on Wednesday, August 4, at the Comfort Hospice House in Pella, IA. No services are scheduled at this time. Charles is survived by his children Jason Elam and Tina Elam Murphy, step-child Lisa Mcpherson, four grandchildren, and siblings Mary "Diane" Angove, Raymond Elam, Jr., Gilenda Elam and Virginia McCune. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Timothy Elam.