Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - Agawam
Agawam, Massachusetts
Mar 16, 1957 – Jul 31, 2025
Jeffrey A. Elkins, 68, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of the late Franklin and Sybil (Delk) Elkins, he lived in Agawam for over thirty years. Jeffrey had worked for area lumber companies. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with his family. He could often be found in the kitchen cooking for those he loved. He also loved spending time with his faithful canine companion, Ellie. He was an Air Force veteran during Operation Desert Storm and had attended the Agawam First Baptist Church. He leaves his wife of forty-two years, Theresa M. (Emery) Elkins, a son, Ian J. Elkins, a daughter, Caroline T. Elkins, all of Agawam, two sisters, Wanda Bobbin of Conway, SC, Rose Ryals of South Carolina and extended family, including nieces and nephews. A service will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10am at the Chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be announced. The Agawam Curran Jones Funeral Home is in charge. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105
Read MoreIan, I’m sorry for the loss of your father.
Michael DeFilippi
August 05, 2025 | Miami Beach, FL
I can remember when we first met and from day one you were my Uncle Jeff and I was your nephew David or (little David and even Davey). You were family from day one and it was if you had always been there.All of my memories of you will forever be locked away in my heart Uncle Jeff and will always be a part of my life. Rest easy Uncle Jeff you deserve it.
David M. and Jennifer A. Emery
August 05, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA | Family
Caroline, I am so sorry for your loss of your father. I remember you from Camp Rainbow and I wanted to come on here and share my condolences with you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike DiMauro
August 03, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, FL | Acquaintance
I am sorry for our loss. I remember Jeff when I was a child, only seeing him once or twice for many years after he had moved away from South Carolina. I enjoyed getting reacquainted with him during our family Thanksgivings and other gatherings later in life. Jeff even mailed me some family photos while I was deployed overseas last year, which I enjoyed and appreciated very much. Please know that I am praying for all of you, and I hope that the pain of loss will be replaced by warm feelings...
Matthew Delk
August 03, 2025 | Clemson, SC | Family
So sorry for your loss I worked with Jeff third shift yrs back always enjoyed working with him working third shift sometimes you get out early so we can go fishing always enjoyed his company Again My Condolences RIP My Friend
Chris Kuralt
July 31, 2025 | Springfield, MA | Coworker
