Thomas F. Elkins

Thomas F. Elkins went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 17, 2021. He was born in Jonesboro, Indiana on October 30, 1936 to Oral and Nanny Marie (Whybrew) Elkins. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1954. He was a barber at Vic McKees Barber Shop in Marion, then retired from Thomson (RCA). He enjoyed going to local race tracks, campfires, spending time with family, and traveling. He was a member of Grace Community Church, in Marion. Special thanks to Nikki Moon for all the care put forth in caring for dad, to Reece and Trisha Manning, Jamey Moon and Kathy Mason for opening up their homes for several months to care for him, Heart to Heart Hospice and Gerri & Tammy at Home Health Solution for their care. He married the love of his life, Rheta Webster on February 8, 1969. They were married 47 years before she passed on May 14, 2016. He is survived by children, Dawn Collins, Todd (Char) Elkins, Trisha (Reece) Manning, Eric Elkins; Marty (Terri) Moon, Nikki (Mike) Moon, Jay (Kathy) Moon, Marcie (Dwayne) Hendricks; grandchildren, Lindsay (Eric H.) Elkins, Matt (Mitra) Elkins, Andrew (Crystal) Collins, Erin (Tim) Drew, Taylor Elkins, Mason Elkins, Jerod (Cherish) Williams, Nathan (Hannah) Martin, Erika (Bret) Carpenter, Clayton (Lucy) Elkins, Katie (Garrett) Elkins, Marty (Jenn) Adam, Darin (Jenna) Moon, Braden Moon and Lucas Moon; 16 great-grandchildren, and a sister Mary Winegardener; canine companion Flicka; and numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Robin Moon; grandson, Jason Moon; brothers, Guy and Bill Elkins; sister, Martha Snow; and great-grandson, Ryder; and canine companion Baby. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana where visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2021 from 10 AM - 12 PM. Funeral services will be at 12 PM with Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will be at Forrestville Cemetery in Summitville. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com Visitation Fri, May 21, 2021 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Service Fri, May 21, 2021 at 12:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929