Justin Wayne Elkins, age 28, of Puryear, TN died Tuesday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Puryear City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at McEvoy Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Justin is survived by fianc; Christy Haguewood, Puryear, TN, daughter; Kya Bradley Elkins, Puryear, TN, parents; Jimmy Warren and Judy Wynn Elkins, Puryear, TN, brother; Shannon (Shana) Elkins, Dover, TN, paternal grandparents; John Tom and Elizabeth Elkins, Dover, TN, maternal grandfather; Ernie Wynn, Puryear, TN, and a nephew Luke Basil Elkins, Dover, TN. He is also survived by a number of cousins.
He is preceded in death by grandmother; Doris Laverne Wynn.
Justin was a graduate of Henry County High School, Class of 2001. He was presently working at Kroger in Murray, KY as a stockman. He had formerly worked at McCartney Produce Company in Paris. Justin loved his boxer puppy Zappa.
The family has asked that memorials be made to: Kya Bradley Elkins College Fund c/o Security Bank and Trust Company, Puryear, TN.