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James Arthur “Art” Elkins

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James Arthur “Art” Elkins

Birth
Kentucky, USA
Death
31 Mar 2020 (aged 93)
Burial
Union Mills, La Porte County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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James A. Elkins, 93, of LaCrosse, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born April 2, 1926 on the family farm in Kentucky to Gale and Sarah (Harris) Elkins. Jim proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in Saipan and Iwo Jima. He made his career as a farmer and a Stationary Boiler Engineer with the state of Indiana. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 94 and the Eagles of Valparaiso. He enjoyed woodworking and staying busy in his yard. Jim will be remembered for his generous nature and friendly personality.
On February 20, 1947, in Jamestown, KY, he married Willena Patricia Sharp, who preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by their sons: Rick Elkins of Valparaiso, Gale Elkins of La Crosse; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and a sister, Elizabeth Todd, of Bloomfield, IN, who is 100.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Carson, eleven brothers and sisters, and a daughter-in-law, Jean Elkins.
A private burial will take place at Union Mills Cemetery, with a celebration of life at a later date. Kosanke Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Obituary published in The Regional News (La Crosse, IN), on Wednesday, April 1. 2020.
James A. Elkins, 93, of LaCrosse, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born April 2, 1926 on the family farm in Kentucky to Gale and Sarah (Harris) Elkins. Jim proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in Saipan and Iwo Jima. He made his career as a farmer and a Stationary Boiler Engineer with the state of Indiana. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post 94 and the Eagles of Valparaiso. He enjoyed woodworking and staying busy in his yard. Jim will be remembered for his generous nature and friendly personality.
On February 20, 1947, in Jamestown, KY, he married Willena Patricia Sharp, who preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by their sons: Rick Elkins of Valparaiso, Gale Elkins of La Crosse; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and a sister, Elizabeth Todd, of Bloomfield, IN, who is 100.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Carson, eleven brothers and sisters, and a daughter-in-law, Jean Elkins.
A private burial will take place at Union Mills Cemetery, with a celebration of life at a later date. Kosanke Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Obituary published in The Regional News (La Crosse, IN), on Wednesday, April 1. 2020.

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  • Created by: Sherri
  • Added: Apr 2, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208624023/james_arthur-elkins: accessed ), memorial page for James Arthur “Art” Elkins (2 Apr 1926–31 Mar 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 208624023, citing Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, La Porte County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Sherri (contributor 47317779).