OAK ISLAND — Richard Arron Elkins, age 69, of Oak Island, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023.
He was born on January 15, 1954 to the late Lewis H Elkins and Lillian H Smith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Jr; brother in law, Larry Deal.
Richard was a retired veteran with The United States Army, earning a Bronze Star metal during combat. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Elks Lodge in Oak Island. Richard was a founding member of the Oak Island Water Rescue. He served as a code enforcement officer in the Town of Oak Island. He enjoyed fishing and golfing.
Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Linda Huff; daughter, Jennifer Elkins; son, Richard “Rick” Elkins II (wife, Megan); sisters, Pamela Deal and Grace Hardwick; brother, Donnie Elkins (wife, Teresa); grandchildren, Richard “Ricky” Elkins III , Kiera, Zoe; his nieces and nephews; a special neighbor; and his dog, Rosalita.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Peacock – Newnam and White Funeral and Cremation in Southport, NC. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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