Charles Elkins, Sr.

Age 86, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.  He was born Feb. 24, 1937 in Elkhorn, KY, a son of the late Carl and Ferbie (Swiney) Elkins, and had resided in Waynesburg since 1955.  Charles retired in 1988 from Beaver Excavating, after 16 years' service, where he was a pipe layer.  He previously worked as a coal miner.  Charles was a member of Waynesburg Freewill Baptist Church and Laborer's Local #1015 in Canton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two great-grand-sons, four granddaughters, one sister and four brothers.  Charles is survived by his wife, Nancy Elkins, with whom he celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary on June 15th last year; six sons and one daughter, Charles (Sandy) Elkins, Jr., Ricky (Janine) Elkins, Glen (Sherrie) Elkins, Gerald (Cindy) Elkins, Clarence (Molly) Elkins, Jeffrey (Katherine) Elkins, and Audrey (Barry) Hunn; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters and four brothers.

Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Pastor David Powell officiating.  Friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m.  Interment will be in Sandy Valley Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charles memory may be made to the Waynesburg Freewill Baptist Church.  Condolences may be sent to: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com

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