Mr. Jasper L. Elkins

After a long struggle with COPD and finally lung cancer, Jasper Lilburn Elkins passed away at the age of 90 at his home in Roswell, GA on July 17, 2016. A native of Wurtland, KY, Jasper traveled far from his original home serving his country in both the Navy and Army. He served for more than 20 years, attaining the rank of Staff Sargent before his military retirement at Fort Lewis Washington. After serving his country, he worked in several areas, perhaps most interestingly in training Tennessee Walking horses on a farm in Gray, TN with his late father in law. Jasper loved working with animals, his kindness always brought wonderful responses from them. His care and attention led to very long lived pets, that brought everyone joy. After his real retirement, Jasper and his wife Peggy moved to Roswell, GA to be close to their son and grandson. Jasper was an enduring fan of sports, including the University of Kentucky basketball teams and the Atlanta Braves. Many happy hours were spent watching the teams as they played and won, not quite so happy when their play was less than hoped for. Jasper was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Peggy Ellen Elkins (nee Chatfield) from Ashland, KY; his sisters Elsie Sammonds, Jean Crump, and Dana Elkins; and his brothers Don and Fred Elkins. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Kenneth and Carolyn of Roswell, GA; grandson and wife, Alexander and Tracey Lee of Memphis, TN; and his great grandson, Aiden. He was looking forward to the birth of a second great grandson, expected very soon. He is also survived by two brothers; Marvin Elkins of Casa Grande, AZ and Herb Elkins of Palm Coast, FL. Surviving sisters-in-law include Jo Ann Elkins (Mrs. Marvin), Barbarette Elkins (Mrs. Fred), and Mona Elkins (Mrs. Don). There will be a private interment of ashes at the National Cemetery in Canton, GA, where he will join, once again, his beloved wife, Peggy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either the COPD Foundation (www.copdfoundation.org) or the Cure Alzheimer’s fund (http://www.curealz.org/our-story) – both illnesses impacted Jasper’s life. Directly in the case of COPD, or indirectly as Peggy, his wife was lost due to Alzheimer’s complications.

Mr. Jasper L. Elkins

April 22, 1926 - July 17, 2016