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Robert Elkins

Robert Elkins obituary, Oxford, MI

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Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel

5630 Pontiac Lake Road

Waterford, Michigan

Robert Elkins Obituary

ELKINS, ROBERT B. Of Oxford; January 8, 2017; age 70. Beloved husband of Gail for 30 years; Dear father of Kimberly Elkins, Lisa Bishop and the late Christopher Bishop; dear grandfather of Jordan, Arin, Austin, Ciara, Hailey and Ian; great-grandfather of Samaya. Mr. Elkins retired as an Inspector at General Motors Orion Plant. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Oakland County Chapter #133. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment Ottawa Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2017.

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Linda Reed

January 11, 2017

Kim we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. Ainslie and all of us girls!

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Memorial Events
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Jan

12

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel

5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327

Jan

13

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel

5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327

Jan

13

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel

5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327

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5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327

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