Walt Elkins died peacefully from complications from cancer on Friday, March 5, 2010, with his family by his side at Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport. He was 77.
Walt was born February 18, 1933, in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Mary and Jim Elkins. He was the youngest of 13 children. From humble beginnings, Walt achieved many personal goals. He owned a successful locksmith service for 30 years in Maryland, where he raised his family. In 1991, he retired to North Carolina where he enjoyed playing golf and helping his son with his own locksmith business. Walt became a Catholic later in his life and considered it one of his greatest achievements and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport, NC.
Walt recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with his wife, Doreen, his children, grandchildren, and close friends.
He is survived by his wife, Doreen of Oak Island; his sons, Steve Elkins of Southport and Chris Elkins of Wilmington; his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and David Santi of Accokeek, MD; his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mike Stephens of Bel Air, MD; his three grandchildren, Kyle Santi, Lauren Santi, and Ryan Stephens, and many special friends.
A viewing will take place Monday, March 8, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Peacock-Newman and White Funeral Home in Southport. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome through Catholic Relief Services, c/o the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, 715 Nazareth Street, Raleigh, NC 27606 or to any preferred charitable cause.
You may send online condolences to www.peacocknewnamwhite.com
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina
17 Comments
March 6th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
He is going to be missed by all.
March 7th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Dear Pam and family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I wish strength and comfort for you during this sad time, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Marne
March 7th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Doreen&Children.
Sorry to hear about Walt,Our prayers are with you and the children,we will miss him on the river,please come up with chris,if any thing we can do please let me know.send you all our love.Pam&Jr
March 7th, 2010 at 10:35 am
To Doreen and Family
Thinking of you all at this sad time, Walt was a lovely man and we were all very fond of him over here in London and we will miss him very much.
Love
Barbara x
March 7th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
To Steve and family
We are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Tom and Margie Balbert
March 7th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Steve…so very sorry to hear about your dad. I’m sure he was duly proud of you, and all his children and grandchildren..You have been the single most helpful and professional member of St James golf staff and I thank you…All the best to you and family during this time..RT
March 7th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND I WILL KEEP HIM IN MY PRAYERS
March 7th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Steve,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. Judging from you, his son, he must have been a great father. May time and the love of family and friends heal your hearts.
Sincerely,
Bob Badertscher
March 7th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
To Steve and Family
The loss of a parent is very painful but know that he is in a better place without any pain and filled with joy.
March 7th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
May God bless you and comfort you.
March 8th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Steve,
Cookie and I send you and your family our condolences.
March 8th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Debbie & Family -
My prayers are with you and your family.
March 8th, 2010 at 10:42 am
To Debbie and Family,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept and extend our deepest sympathies to all of the family. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 9th, 2010 at 2:54 am
To Doreen and Family
We were saddened to hear of Walts passing and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
March 9th, 2010 at 6:38 am
We are sorry for your loss.
March 10th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
To Debbie & Family
You have my deepest sympathy.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Doreen..I do not know you but had the pleasure of playing golf with Walt over the past five years at Oak Island Golf Club. I was always impressed with his quiet sense of humor and gracious manners. He was a true gentleman. I was glad to have known him. My prayers are with you and your family.