Norman "Jay" Elkins

Norman "Jay" Elkins, age 87 of Marion, formerly of Cobden, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in the Marion V.A. Medical Center. He was born March 11, 1930 in St. Clair County, the son of Gus Clement and Ethel Maude (Miller) Elkins. He married Georgia Webb in May 31, 1988 in Paducah, KY. Jay is survived by his loving wife, Georgia Elkins of Marion; son, Stanley (Marilyn) Elkins of Anna; daughter, Pamela Graham of Anna; step-daughter, Robyn Lindsay of Marion; four grandchildren, Justin (Nicki) Graham, Shannon Graham, Sarah Elkins, Jason (Jessica) Elkins; step-grandchildren, Colleen Lindsay, Payton (Cassie) Lindsay, Clark Lindsay, Hoyt Lindsay; three great-grandchildren, Jacob "J.P" Graham, Logan Graham, and Royce Thompson; Stanley and Pamela's mother, Sibyl Geraldine Elkins of Marion; two sisters in law, Ermadell Elkins of Anna and Mary Elkins of Jonesboro; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clifford, Fred, and Frank Elkins; sisters, Mabel Elkins, Myrtle Pender and Betty Forby. Jay was a member of the Limestone Baptist Church. He retired after 36 ½ years from Olin where he worked in maintenance. Jay was very savvy with electronics and woodworking, and was known as "Mr. Fix It" to his family. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden. The joys of his life were his children and grandchildren and cherished the time he spend with each of them. Jay served his country in the United States Army. He was a surgical tech during the Korean Conflict. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Preacher Rick Wall officiating. Interment will be in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Illinois Army National Guard Military Honor Team of Marion. Friends may call after 11:00 and until the service hour at 1:00 on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alto Pass Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Friday, January 19, 2018,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, January 19, 2018,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Friday, January 19, 2018, Alto Pass Cemetery Rt. 127 North Alto Pass, Illinois 62905