Born on November 27, 1976, James Frank Elkins of Jacksonville, Florida, passed from suicide after a battle with depression, on January 14, 2022 at his residence.
Frank was a loving son, talented musician, gifted athlete, inquisitive engineer, and a friend to many. Often seen with a scientific journal or instrument in his hands, Frank had a life long passion for learning, researching, and creating. He was quick witted, poignant, and often mischievous.
Frank is preceded in death by his grandmother Jayne Smith, and uncles Lyle Harrison and Paul Harrison.
Frank is survived by his loving mother Donna Elkins, brothers Zach Elkins (and his wife Ashley), and Charles Stanley, two nephews & two nieces, cherished aunt Andrea Harrison, uncles Les Harrison & Dwayne Smith, along with special cousins Jennifer & Ashley Harrison, and numerous other cousins, and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Life with Reception for Frank will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddenschapelhills.com for the Elkins family.