Bobby Lee Elkins

Bobby was born in Iaeger, West Virginia, where he attended Roderfield Elementary School in Roderfield, WVA and graduated from Welch Junior/Senior High School in Welch, WVA and went on to serve in the United States Navy. He relocated to Athens in 1986, and formerly attended Athens First Christian Church. Bobby had served as the property manager for Higginbotham Properties for over eight years and enjoyed traveling, especially cruising. He was also an avid gardener, enjoyed photography and spending time outdoors.

Mr. Elkins was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Doris Ruth Spratt Elkins and a sister, Angie Thompson.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sherry Hutto Elkins of Athens; children, Tammy Chandler of Mt. Airy, NC; Bobby Lee Elkins, Jr. of Wilmington, NC; Angela Darwin of Little Rock, AR; Aaron Elkins, Athens; godson, Chris Lu of Washington, DC; brother, Bryan Elkins and his wife, Sheila of Beebe, AR; sisters, Diane Holbert and her husband, Ron of Raceland, LA; Sandra Handley of Pennsylvania; Pamela Davis of Hornersville, MO; Melinda Miller of Kennett, MO; and Regina Westmoreland and her husband, Mark of Virginia Beach, VA; brothers-in-law, Pat Hutto and his wife, Gina of Loganville and Michael Hutto and his wife, Laura of Senioa, GA; sister-in-law, Patricia Scott of Athens; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with Chaplain Eric Buffington officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, stjude.org.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.