James Ralph Elkins, Jr – 85
Of Hahira passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on May 26, 1936 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Leona Clark and James Ralph Elkins, Sr. He was a Ground Superintendent with Moody Air Force Base. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, James Phillip Elkins, daughter, Debra Lynn Elkins-Parks, brother, Eddie Elkins, sisters, Mary Sluder, Christine McCurry.
He is survived by his loving Wife Vina W. Elkins of Hahira, Georgia, Son Tony Elkins of Hahira, Georgia; Son Mark Elkins and Wife Lisa of Hahira, Georgia; Daughter Jacqueline Norris and Husband Joey of Jasper, Florida; Grandchildren: Grant Elkins, Crystal White, Dayna Corbin, Randall Elkins, Jessica DeMotta, Brandi Zimin (Dima), Brooke Freeman (Jason), Melissa Corrao, Jamie Swift, James Park Jr, Alan Parks, Kenneth Dean Jr (Anna), Richie Dean, Artemis Norris, Shelly Hunter (Dustin); Great Grandchildren: Robert, Krista, Lily, Alexis, Amber, Grace, Patrick, Chariot, Olivia, Lexy, Ayden, Kylie, Jaxson, Tyler, Gracie, Kayden, Kenneth III, Kroy, Ember, Raven, Zeldalaina; Brother Robert Elkins and wife Wanda of Pompano Beach, Florida; Sister JoAnn Banks and Husband Larry of Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 13, 2021 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at
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. The Elkins family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.