North Little Rock, Arkansas
Leon “Runt” Elkins, 81, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, February 18, 2005. He was a member of Crystal Hill Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mable (Walker) Sutherland Elkins; three daughters, Loretta Decker and Barbara Elkins, all of North Little Rock and Judy Dobbins (Loyd) of Bryant; three stepdaughters, Teresa Hammer (Roger), of Springdale, Arkansas, Helen Harbin (Charlie) and Cindy Manning, both of North Little Rock; two stepsons, Hal Sutherland (Cindy), of North Little Rock and Hulen Sutherland (Valeria), of Springdale; brother, Burl Elkins; sister, Kathlene McNutt, both of North Little Rock; two grandsons, James Decker and Chad Kitchell; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leona; a son, Alan Elkins and grandson, Mike Decker.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday at Crystal Hill Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.
A very nice christian man, we attended Crystal Hill Assembly of God Church North Little Rock, Arkansas back in the 50's at the same time he and his family were there. I was sorry to hear of your passing. Our loss, Heavens gain. We always loved him and his family. Eva Marie Hudgens Belt
Eva Belt
July 19, 2020 | North Little Rock, Arkansas, AR | Friend
I HAVE KNOW LEON SINCE I WAS 9 YEARS OLD HE WAS THE LAST MALE LEFT FROM THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD. FATHER TIME (TO ME) MADE HIS LAST TRIP THROUGH THERE. A LOT OF FOND MEMORIES AND I'M SO SORRY I COULDN'T BE WITH YOU MABLE AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS AND LOVE TO ALL OF YOU, FLO
FLAURA SUE CALVERT
February 25, 2005 | HOUSTON, AR
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Lussier
Linda (Key) Lussier
February 21, 2005 | Las Vegas, NV
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories.
James Dyson
February 20, 2005 | Monticello, AR
We would like to thank God for Mr. Elkins friendship for many years,Gods blessing to the Elkins family.
Ken&Sharon Patrick
February 20, 2005 | North Little Rock, AR
Mr. Elkins was our next door neighbor for many years. I grew up with his kids and always thought the world of "Runt," although I was not allowed to call him that. I knew him as a loving father and a fine Christian man. May God be with you, the family, through this trying time.
With Love,
"Mr. Edd"
Edward (Edd) Ridings
February 20, 2005 | Clinton, AR
Mable, Loretta, Barbara, Judy and extended family:
I will truly miss Papa Elkins. My heart and prayers are with each of you. With my deepest sympathy and condolences.
I love you all.
Nancy (Poole) Roberts
Nancy Roberts
February 20, 2005 | Cave City, AR
Loretta, Barbara, Judy, Sorry to hear about you Dad. You will be in my prayers. Just lean on God for comfort. Love you all, Mary A. (Henderson) Pifer
Mary Pifer
February 20, 2005 | Jacksonville, AR
I was Leon's pastor for four years. We became the best of friends and remained the same. I didn't get to see Leon often in the last several years, but I will still miss him. I offer my condolence to his wife and childern.
Gene Calicott
February 20, 2005 | Richmond, IN
