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Elgin Jones

1940 - 2019

Elgin Jones obituary, 1940-2019, Anchorage, AK

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1940

DIED

2019

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Elgin Jones Obituary

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, the Anchorage community lost a one of a kind when Elgin Richard Jones, 79, went home to be with the Lord.
Born on Feb. 21, 1940, Mr. Elgin, or Grandpa as he was sometimes called, grew up in Detroit, Mich., with a single mother who he loved dearly. She inspired him to love the Lord and strive for more.
Ambitious from the start, Elgin worked as the youth editor of a weekly Detroit newspaper in his teens and aspired to attend Howard University. Through the years, he spent time in Tuscon and New York, even working as a DJ for a Christian radio station.
Elgin Jones came to Alaska and founded a multi-cultural publication called The Anchorage Gazette. In its first issue, December 1992, he wrote: "" ... the God who controls the breath of everyone has made us of one blood to dwell upon this earth. So whatever color, culture or nationality we happen to be, we all belong to the same human race."
His passion for the human race has never been seen more clearly than through Kids Kitchen. Mr. Elgin invested the last 23 years of his life obeying a call from the Lord to, "Feed the children" - and not just any children, the children of Anchorage. Starting out in Mountain View and eventually moving to Fairview, Kids Kitchen is estimated to have served over one million free, healthy, hot meals to children - quite a feat for a man who had lost his sight and had limited mobility. He had plenty of excuses, but didn't dare let that deter his mission one bit.
In an interview with Anchorage Daily News years ago, Mr. Elgin himself explained, "The real component of Kids Kitchen is faith." Mr. Elgin's faith has fueled his years of service to the children.
Although he has been recognized along the way, even being featured in People Magazine, Mr. Elgin knew the Lord was the author of his story. His journey of faith proved again the Lord provides when we step out and trust Him.
As we grieve our loss, we smile as we remember his faith. Eyes that see. Feet that dance streets of gold. Face to face with his Jesus. Our loss. Heaven's gain.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
A memorial service will be held today, Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 5 p.m., at the Fairview Rec Center gym. All are welcome to join us to celebrate Mr. Elgin's life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News on Mar. 3, 2019.

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Taro Satake

March 7, 2019

His kindness was palpable and unconditional. Very much like Jim Crockett at Bean's Cafe.

Rodger Nicolls

March 6, 2019

Elgin,
"Memories of those we have cherished, that we held close within our hearts never go unheard, unnoticed, or forgotten." The students and volunteers of Kid's Kitchen will always remember your dedication.
Students and Staff
East High School
School Within a School (SWS)

Greater Glory Basket

Rodger Nicolls

Sent Flowers

March 5, 2019

My condolences to the family. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times that you shared together. May you find comfort in Jesus words at John 6:40

March 4, 2019

God bless all of Elgin's loved ones and all the children that he fed. He was a amazing man that will always be in spirit with those he touched. I loved my (limited) volunteer experience with him. Julee

March 4, 2019

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Hosea 13:14)

March 4, 2019

I am extending my condolences to the family and friends of. May the entire family find peace in knowing that God cares for you and your family and will help you during these difficult times. 1 Peter 5:6,7*

Mary Thompson

March 4, 2019

You will be surely miss not only by the children but the parents also. i came and help with serving the children at Muldoon Community Center and ate with the children "his words as long as you eat all your food and don't waste it and help clean up afterward you'll always welcome" sending my sincere condolence. Great man.

Mary Dee Wheaton Piers&son William Piers

March 4, 2019

Elgin ask us, The Fairview Community Council board members, if he could have backing to set up The Kids Kitchen. I voted yes, and later got an article written about him, and had The Kids Kitchen put on Ch.2. TV for him.
He loved his work, he was a lucky man.
Our deep sympathy to all who miss him.
With Love, Mary Dee Wheaton & son William Piers

Cathy Shepherd

March 4, 2019

Such a wonderful man he will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

March 4, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

Selina Metoyer

March 3, 2019

I volunteered with Elgin years ago when Kids Kitchen was at Northeast Community Center. I am sorry I was unable to attend the memorial today. R.I.P.

Eugene Harnett

March 3, 2019

Elgin was a man who made a difference. He had dreams and fulfilled many of them. He loved to organize and promote events that lifted up people in the community. He, of course, loved the children he fed everyday. Elgin was a man who touched the world with the concept, "Yes, we matter, because we can make a difference." He did. I'm going to miss him. He lived a full life and kept on living till the very end. He never stopped or slowed down. His spirit was always young. He didn't believe in dying; he believed in living. He did. And he loved to rub shoulders with everyone else who believed the same thing. Let's live. Let's make a difference to the people who matter the most. To him it was the children, who needed a father figure as well as a meal. He was a great example of what one can do with nothing but your will and your ideas. I loved Elgin. He's a hero for Anchorage. He's remembered by many.

Regina Henneman

March 3, 2019

What an amazing person Elgin was; such a good, kind and generous man. Thank you for all you did for the Kids Kitchen and for touching the lives of so many. Thank you for touching ours. Regina & Heather

Donna Reid

March 3, 2019

Thanks for your selfless act of kindness by choosing the Love of Anchorage kids over all things. My family and I will always remember your kindness. You will be missed by all, you not only fed kids but also parents and anyone who needed food. Thanks for being you. One love Elgin as you enter Heaven kingdom.The Reid family

Lion Darnell Little

March 3, 2019

Knowing sharing many great times with Elgin his passion for the well being of the children his love of all regardless of color May GOD BLESS HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

Be blessed my brother

Gwendolyn Alexander

March 3, 2019

Elgin was a long time friend of mine. He was a joy to cook with and his love for the children was always utmost and foremost in his mind. He cared for them as if they were his own and he will be missed by one and all. He selflessly gave his life for the children and every time they called him "Grandpa" his whole face would light up. I was blessed to know him. Sleep well old friend.

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