Ernest Walter Elam of Pontiac, Michigan departed this life on February 29, 2020.  Mr. Elam will lie in repose on Friday March 6, 2020 at Cobb's Funeral Home Chapel 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m.  In honor of Ernest Walter Elam a Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 394 Howland St.,  Pontiac, Michigan at 11 a.m. the family  hour will start at 10:30 am.  Mr. Elam will be layed to rest at Perry Mt Park Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan.