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Paul Elkins Obituary
In keeping with Paul's wishes, there will be no public calling hours. There will be a memorial mass at Saint Mary's Church in the Spring of 2025, with full military honors. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Paul requested memorial contributions be directed St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Paul was born July 21, 1937 in Geneva the son of the late Kenneth A. and Jeanette F. (Spencer) Elkins. He served in the US Marine Corp from December 29, 1954 to December 19, 1958, with the rank of Sergeant. He worked for 6 years for Wadham's, then moved to Arizona for nearly ten years driving for two carries in the petroleum business. When he returned to New York he went back to work for Wadham's Enterprises for 26 years and worked for Shell Oil Co. for 7 ½ years.
He was a member of the Moose Club in Geneva and enjoyed traveling, dancing and visiting casinos.
Paul is survived by his wife Arline (Bean) Elkins; his daughter Kristie Elkins; his sons Derek, Paul Jr. and Matthew Elkins; grandchildren Dykota, Brandon, Garritt, Maryn and Kayle, Penelope; his brother Theodore (Sharon) Elkins; sisters; Clara Elkins and Marion (Tom) Cooley; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his sister Shirley Elkins.
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Kristie Elkins
March 23, 2025
Hey Dad! I'm sure gonna miss you. Our secret talks and laughs were always the best. I know you're a little peeved, it's ok. I'd have made sure the names were spelled correctly and the names themselves were correct. Thank you SO much for the "spirit in the sky" reference. I had forgotten all about it, but you didn't. I love you Daddles. Find the fun stuff to do until I get there
Rick Wadhams
January 6, 2025
Paul was a great guy and it was a honor to have him work for our family all of those years. His presents is engraved in many of the company memories as it grew. Including back during the first 6 years and right through the last 26. It will always be remembered how fussy he was with his truck and how much out patrons enjoyed working with him. It was sad when he retired and has been missed ever sense. Much Thanks, The Wadhams Family
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