Bobby C. Elkins

Bobby Carrol Elkins, 75, of Columbus, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Bobby was born in Letcher County, Kentucky, on September 24, 1943, to Maxine Elkins. He was raised by his mother and his Granddaddy, Obie Elkins. He attended Whitesburg High School and graduated in 1961. He married Annelene Frazier in April of 1962. They moved to Indiana in 1971 to raise their four girls. Bobby worked at Cummins for years before being drawn back to his love of driving.                   He drove everything from box trucks to big rigs, eventually owning his own truck, which allowed him to take his grandchildren every chance he got. Bobby was well known for being a great musician, playing lead guitar on his classic Gretsch. His band, Classic Country, was well known in southern Indiana for being one of the best.  He enjoyed playing most when his girls and grandkids came to hear him perform.  The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2018, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Billie Goodner and the Rev. Connie Barr officiating. Visitation will be 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Westport Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Reins to Recovery Inc. in memory of Bobby. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Tammy Elkins of Columbus, Linda (Steve) Foley of Ogilville, Sherry Elkins of Columbus  and Lisa (Mike) Goodner of Ogilville; grandchildren, Bobby Skylar (Ali) Elkins, Ben (Cayla) Elkins, Sarah (Daniel) Nasby, Alex (Abby) Nasby, Dalton Foley, Josh (Montana) Goodner; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Annalene, and Nova Elkins, Payton and Leila Elkins, Sophia Beeker, and Journey Nasby; two brothers, James S. Fields and William L. Fields; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annelene Elkins; mother, Maxine Fields; and Granddaddy, Obie.