Ernest Elkins, 73, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV.
He was born on January 12, 1950 in Oceana, WV a son of the late Ulvert and Lillian Griffith Elkins.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother J. D. Holmes and a sister Anna Smith.
Survivors include a sister Linda Lafferty and husband Randy of Fairdale, a brother Ottway Elkins and wife Brenda of Oceana, his two dogs Patches and Winnie, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends who loved him very much.
Graveside service will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday, October 3rd at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.