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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 13 Oct 2010.
Pauline "Polly" Williams Elkins obituary
- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 23 Dec 2001.
ELKINS , JOSEPH RILEY - age 79, born July 18, 1922 and passed away Friday, December 21, 2001 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. Member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church. Served 3 years in W W II in the European Campaign. He served most of his time in the military police division. After returning from active duty, Mr. Elkins began his career at Reeder Chevrolet in 1949 & served in various sales positions for the next 40 years. Preceded in death by daughter, JoAnn; parents, MC & Iva Elkins ; brother, Charles Elkins . Survived by wife of 59 years, Pauline "Polly" Elkins ; daughters & son-in-law, Judy & Danny Buchanan and Pam & Mike Henry; granddaughter, Kerry Henry, grandsons, Jason & Nathan Buchanan; great-grandchildren, Colton, Senser & Abbey. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 pm Sunday at Corinth Cemetery in Loudon for a 2 pm graveside service. Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Pallbearers: David Henderlight, Jack Thomas, Ray Rhodes, Earl Pratt, Jason & Nathan Buchanan & Stewart Lee. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave.
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