R. Dennis Elkin, Jr Obituary (1946

R. Dennis Elkins, Jr., of Big Beaver Boro, died Sunday, August 21, 2011 in his home. Born November 11, 1946 in Hamlin, WV, he was the son of the late R. Dennis, Sr. and June (Cooper) Elkins. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of Park Gate Baptist Church, Koppel, and was a truck driver for GESCO, Beaver Falls. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Dolores (Prince) Elkins, whom he married September 28, 1998; a son and daughter-in-law, Shad and Michelle Elkins, Houston, TX; two stepsons and a daughter-in-law, Dylan DuMez, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Holmes and Tara DuMez, Scottsdale, AZ; a daughter-in-law, Emily Elkins, Huntsville, TX; a sister, Mrs. Anthony (Sue) Paul, Aliquippa and eight grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his precious son, Ashley Elkins and a brother Felix Elkins. Private visitation and funeral services were held for the family. The Rev. David Childs officiated. Interment took place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The Veterans Honor Guard provided military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to a church of your choice. Thank you to all my family, friends, nurses, aids and the even the anonymous for their cards, comfort, assistance and mostly their prayers and concerns. You are truly appreciated for all of the support and love that was given to D. J. Thank you.