Mark Julian Elkins
February 4, 2025
Mark Julian Elkins, age 68, of Canoe, AL passed away on February 1, 2025 in Atmore, AL. He was born on February 6, 1956 in Fort Jackson, SC to James Stevens Elkins, Jr. and Mildred Davis Elkins. Mark was a member of The First Methodist Church of Atmore. To know Mark was to love him. Mark never let his learning challenges define him. Almost everyone in Atmore has special memories of him from his amazing ability to recall what vehicle a person drove to their car tag numbers, his friendly smile and kindness, and his genuine love for others. It seemed Mark never met a stranger and knew almost everyone in town.
Mark loved working for the City of Atmore. When he became physically disabled and retired in 2018, he always commented that he wished he could go back to work. Mark loved his church family. He loved participating in activities, especially the annual fish fry. He took pride in being able to get the most donations.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.
Mark is survived by his brother Jerry S. (Natalie) Elkins of Moundville, AL; his sisters, Carol Elkins of Canoe, AL, Kay Elkins of Jacksonville, FL and Janis Elkins of Atmore, AL; his beloved little “Doggie” Candy along with innumerable family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at The First Methodist Church of Atmore with Rev. Mike von Keyserling officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his former workers from the City of Atmore Street and Sanitation Department.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at The First Methodist Church of Atmore.
SPECIAL REQUEST: As a memorial tribute to Mark, the family ask that everyone wear a bright shirt, shoes, tie, socks, etc. We also ask as many people as able to take part in the procession to Oak Hill Cemetery. Mark was a very social person who loved people. He would be honored to be recognized by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Methodist Church of Atmore, More than Bricks Fund or to Brewton Paws Crossed Dog Rescue Fund.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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