Birth date: Oct 12, 1912 Death date: Dec 16, 2009
Funeral services for Oliver Wayne Elkins, 97, of Longview will be held at 10 Am Monday, December 21, 2009, at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Pat Sparks and Rev. Mike Schutz officiating. Burial will follow at Rosewood Park Read Obituary
Dr. Elkins was my doctor when I was a teen. I was in the same class as his daughter, Ann. I was also good friends with two of his nurses, Mrs. Kay, and Mrs. Mangrum. I'm sorry to hear of his death, but am very glad that he had such a long life and so many wonderful friends. He was a great person.
Steve Stone
Pascagoula, MS##imported-begin##Steve Stone##imported-end##
Please accept my deepest condolences in the death of Dr. Elkins. He cared for my Dad when Dad was burned in a derrick fire in 1948. I was 2 months old. He remained our family Dr. until his retirement. I was rushed to Markham Hospital when I was 4 where he performed an emergency appendectomy on me. Upon my recovery a few days later, he held my hand while I accompanied him on his "rounds" to other patients. He asked my family to let he and Mrs. Elkins adopt me. He was so very special to me and my family. And yes, he made a couple of house calls over the years when I was too sick to come to his office. I feel blessed to have known this wonderful, caring and compassionate man. He will be remembered and missed by more people than we will ever know. Trust in the Lord and know he will comfort you in this sad time. My prayers are with you all.##imported-begin##Monica Truitt Erickson##imported-end##
Sorry my mother and I were unable to attend Dr. Elkin's service.Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. According to my mother Ila Davis, I was the first baby he delivered. Dr.Elkins was both friend and doctor. He will truly be missed!##imported-begin##Sharon Davis Lasseter##imported-end##
Dr. Elkins delivered three of my children, Cindy-1951, Steve-1953 and Pam-1958. He ask me to please let him adopt my daughter Cindy. Our family, cherished him not only as a Dr. but as a friend. He will always be remembered for there will never be another like him.
Your family is in our prayers.##imported-begin##Arline McLester##imported-end##
David,
I am so sorry I was not able to come to your dad's funeral. I know it was WELL attended. He was a dear, dear man. Please know you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. YOU were a WONDERFUL son and you are a wonderful friend!
Love,
Donna Mc##imported-begin##Donna##imported-end##
It is with great sadness that I share in the passing of Dr. Wayne. He made such an impact on our family and many others, not only as our doctor, but as our friend. It is with great respect for the Elkins' family that I send my condolences. They have taken care of him for so long, and I want them to know we share their missing him. Dr. Wayne brought us into the world, and we miss him as he leaves this world for the next. I know his soul rests in peace. Carol Dickinson##imported-begin##Carol##imported-end##
I'm so sad to hear about Dr. Wayne's passing. He's always been a favorite of mine. What a long and wonderful life he had.
Love to all of the family.
Elaine##imported-begin##Elaine Dickinson##imported-end##
Dear David and family,
Our hearts go out to you in understanding sympathy. We do pray the Lord keep His loving arms around you at this difficult time. Wayne was such a wonderful man. He was one of Billy Patterson's favorite hunting buddies. I always enjoyed visiting with him.
Love and prayers, Sister and Bill Payne##imported-begin##Sister Payne##imported-end##
David and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad will be missed by many. He took care of my family for so many years. I will forever be grateful for all his loving care. I will always remember him referring to me as the "one" that went to work for the telephone company! What a great man. You are in my heart and prayers.
Lana##imported-begin##Lana Myers##imported-end##
I worked in the ER at GSMC for many years and fondly remember Dr. Elkins coming by to see his patients or just visiting with the staff. Many times he was accompanied by "Halftime". He was a very loving and kind doctor. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.##imported-begin##Nancy Woodard Gibbons##imported-end##
