Allen Wayne Elkins

Allen Wayne Elkins obituary, Louisville, KY

Allen Wayne Elkins

Allen Elkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owen Funeral Home - Dixie Highway on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Allen Wayne Elkins, 59, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Allen was born on July 11, 1966, to the late David and Jeanette Elkins of Louisville, Kentucky. He was a self-employed roofer. He was a loving father, Papaw, brother, and uncle.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother David Elkins.
Survived by his children Jason Dover (Brittany) and Kayleigh Elkins; two grandchildren, two sisters Debby Elkins (Robert) and Melissa Barnes (Ricky) and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service will be Friday, October 17, 2025, at 12:00pm Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allen's family.

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