Charles A. Elkins, 73, of Symsonia, KY died on Friday, June 9, 2017, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.
Born Wednesday, October 20, 1943 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late John Elkins and the late Bessie Nanney Elkins. He was the husband of the late Susan Ellen Elkins.
He was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ.
Surviving are two sons, Eric Elkins and wife Kim of Benton, KY, John Allen Elkins of Benton, KY; one daughter, Jackie Van Waters and husband Jake of Benton, KY; one brother, Steve Elkins and wife Shelia of Benton, KY; one sister, Renee Fralicx and late husband Nelson of Benton, KY; and four granddaughters, McKenzie Elkins, Morgan Elkins, Ellie Van Waters and Annie Van Waters.
A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Collier Funeral Home in Benton, KY with Bro. Josh Herndon officiating. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery, Benton, KY.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 12, 2017, at Collier Funeral Home in Benton, KY.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center,1530 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003.