Cecil Ray "Tiger" Elkins Jr.

Cecil Ray "Tiger" Elkins Jr. obituary, Tulare, CA

Cecil Elkins Obituary

Cecil Elkins Jr. Cecil Ray "Tiger" Elkins Jr. passed away November 13, 2012 at the age of 32. He was born August 9, 1980 in Tulare, California and graduated from Tulare Union High School. Tiger was a loving man, son, grandson, father, brother and husband. He loved his family with all his heart. Tiger is survived by his wife Creasha; his daughter Valiecia; sons Dylan and Devin; his father Cecil Ray; stepmother Doris; his mother Tina; stepfather Charlie Terrel; grandmothers Barbara Whaley and Florence Russell; his sister Melissa Austin; eight brothers Dennis Elkins, Brian Bonds, Charlie Terrel, Christopher Terrel, Justin Terrel-Paim, Joshua Terrel, Brian Terrel, Brandon Terrel and many, many friends. His grandma Barbara was the world to him and he was believed to have loved her more than anything in the world. Tiger had a heart of gold and a smile that would melt your heart. "We love you bunches Tiger, our son, grandson, dad, husband and brother." Tiger liked going on family trips, camping, fishing and going to the beach. He also loved riding motorcycles and working on Destruction Derby cars with his dad and brothers. Tiger loved and lived life to the fullest. Visitation will be 2-8 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 am, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Pixley Nazarene Church with burial following at Tipton-Pixley Cemetery.

Published by Tulare Adv-Register on Nov. 20, 2012.
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Love you cousin. You are missed.

Stephanie Davis

December 15, 2012

rip tiger now u r a angel and at peace Love you Mejo Jeffrey misses you soooo very much. Thank You for what you told me about Freddie. You r with him now. riding free

Mary Ann Johnson

December 11, 2012

Youre are missed more than you ever would of thought. <3

November 29, 2012

R.I.P. Tiger

Misty Sanchez

November 29, 2012

R.I.P. homeboy !

Jimmy Mendoza

November 27, 2012

I love you big bro u ment the world to meh ur the bst one plzz wait for me up there i love u so much and i will never ever forget u i love you

Brian Terrel

November 24, 2012

R.I.P tiger.. your gonna truly be missed! take it easy on em up there!!!!!!!!

robert vanrossum

November 22, 2012

Most deepest sympathys for your great loss. Tiger RIP, you will be missed! Sherry

November 22, 2012

Tiger~~ I wish this was a dream and someone will wake me up any minute. You had so much to live for so much to do before you left this world. My heart breaks cause I know you were taken to soon. I love you and will see you when I get to heaven!!! Until then be good!!! <3 you miss you more! I am so sorry Cecil Ray know I am thinking of you and the rest of our family... xoxo

Stact Kelsey

November 21, 2012

Most deepest sympathys for your great loss of a loved one. From our family to yours.

Theresa Green

November 21, 2012

I will miss you my wonderful nephew but never forgotten your beautiful smile and warm. hugs. Love you

Lenora Alexander

November 21, 2012

R.I.P. Just know that you will always be on our minds and in our hearts!! We all love u and gonna miss you!!

Amanda Ozuna

November 21, 2012

U r greatly missed tiger!! Please watch over all of us..

shannon guzman

November 21, 2012

Love you Bro.

Jeff Galbraith

November 21, 2012

Wish we could be at your service today. You are an amazing friend & were gonna miss you Tiger! Love you lots, Jeff & Kesha Galbraith

Jeff Galbraith

November 21, 2012

R.I.P. TIGER....PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

KEVIN & SHELLY SMITH

November 21, 2012

Tiger was a great father and husband.God must have great plans for you since you was taken away at such a young age,RIP

Rosemary Haney

November 20, 2012

hey man i know that your as free as a bird no worries now its you up there sitting there with the angels and you were a good friend and i will miss you rip tiger from sal parsels i will always have a angel watching out for me

November 20, 2012

RIP,CECIL RAY! YOU ARE HOME NOW...

BETTY REX

November 20, 2012

michelle Cantwell

November 20, 2012

Tiger will be greatly missed!

Mitchell & Michelle Cantwell

November 20, 2012

B at peace tiger..ur at home now

shannon guzman

November 20, 2012

Tiger u will always b n the hearts of so many..no matter what we do n life. We r always loved by someone n we will always miss u. U were a very cool person with a big ol heart I wish I got to say this to u b4 just to let u know ur special to someone..please watch over n pray for all of us cuz now ur with our creator n father..I hopeu hear me when I pray for u

shannon guzman

November 20, 2012

Bobby & Jennifer Rice

November 20, 2012

I love you my big brown eyed baby boy...I will always remember how tiny you were fighting your way into this life and your big brown eyes just sparkled!! Your love for your family was your strength. Be at peace. You and your Grandpa Cecil are together once again....You are missed.

Gail Wallace-Bullard

November 20, 2012

manuel ford

November 20, 2012

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