Tim L Elkins

1955 - 2015

Tim L Elkins obituary, 1955-2015

BORN

1955

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Edwards Funeral Home

201 North 12th Street

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Tim Elkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 30, 2015.

Tim L. Elkins, 59, of Fort Smith, passed from this life March 29, 2015 in Fort Smith. He was born August 11, 1955, in Fort Smith, to the late William (Bill) and Rebecca Elkins. Tim had worked in shipping and receiving for Transkrit Corp. and, most recently, Calvert McBride Printing. He umpired, for 19 years, for the River Valley Softball Umpire's Association. He was also a charter member of Westside Baptist Church.

He is survived by his sister, Vicki Bagwell of Fort Smith; two brothers, Billy Dale Elkins of Texas and Robin Elkins of the home; his uncle, Alfredo Garcia of Fort Smith; his ex-wife, Corinne Elkins of Poteau, Oklahoma, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Tim is also survived by his best four-legged friend, Jamocha.

Graveside services will be 10:00am Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Oak Cemetery Pavilion. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Townsley, Christopher Patillo, Hadden Patillo, Braxton Patillo, Bakari Kelling and Brian Massey.

Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

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April 1, 2015

Brett

The Dolan/Mott family will greatly miss you. We enjoyed the times we spent together!

April 1, 2015

Barbara Bates

Tim was an excellent friend and a great person. I had the pleasure of working with him at Transkrit and also at Calvert McBride. He will be missed greatly and remembered always.

April 1, 2015

Jim Bird

So sorry to hear of this. I worked with Tim at Transkrit & ran into him off & on since we were shut down. We always had a good visit. We had an extra connection because I knew & worked with his dad at RMB Produce. Prayers for the family.
"Birdie"

March 31, 2015

CC CC

I pray you are at peace, you will be missed so very much.

March 31, 2015

Donna

You were a very special person. Let the son shine in and everything will be great again. You will be missed.

March 31, 2015

Corinne Elkins

I don't want to believe this has happened. I am so sorry and so sad. Of course,I will always remember the good things we shared in life. My mom and dad will take care of you in Heaven. Don't be afraid.I will never forget you!! I love you Tim,
Corinne

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