Carson Rudolph Elkins
Carson Rudolph Elkins
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Carson Rudolph “Punkin” Elkins, 58 of Bedford passed away on January 2, 2026, at Bedford Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bedford, VA on March 9, 1967. A son of the late, Robert E. Elkins and Mary Betty Wilson. In addition to his parents, Punkin was predeceased by his two brothers, Bobby Elkins and Buddy Lee Elkins.
Punkin is survived by his significant other, Julia Brunk; son, Richard Carson Elkins; brother, Douglas Wayne Elkins; four sisters, Gail Lee, Shirley Boggs, Shelia Dawson and Becky Overstreet. Also surviving is his special four-legged friend PUP and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Punkin’s memory please consider donations towards his funeral arrangements https://fundafamily.com/Donation.aspx?M=21832&C=57753
A funeral service and celebration of Punkin’s life will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Chapel in Bedford, with Pastor Earl Ragland officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service starting at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in the Phillips Family Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
320 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523-1928
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