1930
Bobbie
2023
Bobbie J Elkins
September 9, 1930 — March 19, 2023
Bobbie Joe Elkins age 92 of Hillsboro passed away peacefully at St. Catherine's Manor with his family by his side on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's.
Born in Chesapeake, OH on September 9, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Helen (Benson) Elkins.
Bobbie worked with McKinley Kirk Farms in New Holland, OH in his early years living in New Holland area. From there he began as a truck driver for Martings Mfg in Washington CH hauling feeders to the Midwest. Finishing his work career in refrigeration with Kold Flo Refrigeration in Columbus, OH., before going out on his own forming E & E Refrigeration.
After retirement, he moved to Hillsboro, OH. near Rocky Fork Lake where he made many friends. He loved his gardening and lake activities. He was past member of Valley Vista Golf Club and played on many leagues, winning one on his own. Also a past member of Highland County Coon Hunter's.
In addition to his mother and father, he was also preceded in death by the mother of his children and best friend Margaret Elkins Jennings. Bobby was the last of his family siblings being preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence (Junior) Elkins, Ralph Elkins, Jack Elkins; his sisters, Pauline Elkins Freeman and Marjorie Elkins Younker.
Bobbie is survived by his son, Bob Elkins, Jr. and daughter, Luana Schneider; grandchildren, Tina (Chad) Conrad, Todd Schneider, Teri (Shane) Landrum, Rob Elkins and Brandon Elkins; great grandchildren, Tyler Keller, Drew Howard, Kale Howard,Sydney Landrum (Nick McFarland), Shalyn Landrum, Tate Landrum, Tabby Landrum, and Bella Elkins; great great children, Zoey Keller, Scotlyn Campbell, Bo McFarland, Saylor Howard and Adyn McFarland; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
His wishes of cremation are being followed. Family will welcome friends at a Graveside Memorial Service at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Washington Cemetery, Washington CH, OH.
To sign Bobbie's online quest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com or to leave a comment, share or like, visit Thompson Funeral Home & Cremation Care Facebook Page.
Born in Chesapeake, OH on September 9, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Helen (Benson) Elkins.
Bobbie worked with McKinley Kirk Farms in New Holland, OH in his early years living in New Holland area. From there he began as a truck driver for Martings Mfg in Washington CH hauling feeders to the Midwest. Finishing his work career in refrigeration with Kold Flo Refrigeration in Columbus, OH., before going out on his own forming E & E Refrigeration.
After retirement, he moved to Hillsboro, OH. near Rocky Fork Lake where he made many friends. He loved his gardening and lake activities. He was past member of Valley Vista Golf Club and played on many leagues, winning one on his own. Also a past member of Highland County Coon Hunter's.
In addition to his mother and father, he was also preceded in death by the mother of his children and best friend Margaret Elkins Jennings. Bobby was the last of his family siblings being preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence (Junior) Elkins, Ralph Elkins, Jack Elkins; his sisters, Pauline Elkins Freeman and Marjorie Elkins Younker.
Bobbie is survived by his son, Bob Elkins, Jr. and daughter, Luana Schneider; grandchildren, Tina (Chad) Conrad, Todd Schneider, Teri (Shane) Landrum, Rob Elkins and Brandon Elkins; great grandchildren, Tyler Keller, Drew Howard, Kale Howard,Sydney Landrum (Nick McFarland), Shalyn Landrum, Tate Landrum, Tabby Landrum, and Bella Elkins; great great children, Zoey Keller, Scotlyn Campbell, Bo McFarland, Saylor Howard and Adyn McFarland; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
His wishes of cremation are being followed. Family will welcome friends at a Graveside Memorial Service at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Washington Cemetery, Washington CH, OH.
To sign Bobbie's online quest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com or to leave a comment, share or like, visit Thompson Funeral Home & Cremation Care Facebook Page.
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