Name: Visitation for Robert Cooper Elkins Jr.
Start: 2024-12-22T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-12-22T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington

Robert Cooper Elkins, Jr. ROCK HILL, SC - Mr. Robert "Bobby" Cooper Elkins, Jr., 80, of Rock Hill, SC, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 in Lexington, SC, where he has resided for the past 6 years. Visitation and Memorial services will start at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec 22, 2024, at Thompson Funeral Home in Lexington, SC, with the Rev. Joel Brantner officiating and concluding at 6 p.m. A graveside service will follow on Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at noon at Forest Hills Cemetery in Rock Hill, SC. A native of Rock Hill, S.C., Mr. Elkins was the son of the late Robert Cooper, Sr. and Lucy Grey Lineberger Elkins. He lettered in football, baseball and basketball at Rock Hill High School. He attended the University of South Carolina and Gardner-Webb College and served 6 years in the Army National Guard.His professional career was spent as an electrician and foreman for Walker Electric of Rock Hill and Hunter Bros and Hunter Specialties in the low country of South Carolina. His career spanned nearly 40 years. Mr. Elkins also spent time in Conway and James Island, SC before settling in Moncks Corner in 1982 to raise his family. Mr. Elkins loved anything to do with water including: fishing, shrimping, boating, swimming, skiing, and quite possibly his favorite pastime, eating seafood. He loved playing and watching sports, especially his Gamecocks. He was also a beloved baseball coach for many seasons. Mr. Elkins is survived by his wife, Mary Westerlund Elkins of the home; his son, Michael Elkins (Jessica Elkins) of Lexington, SC; and his daughter, Suzanne Dobson (Bobby Parker) of Westminster, SC; his brothers, Tommy Elkins (Susie Elkins) of Monroe, NC and Miles Elkins (Pat Elkins) of Rock Hill, SC; and 5 grandchildren, Suzi Burrell (Tanner Burrell), Zane Dobson of Westminster and Jack, Jennings and Mila Elkins of Lexington. Mr. Elkins was predeceased by his brothers, Charlie Elkins (Beckie Elkins) and Johnny Elkins and grandchild, Allison Elkins. He also had many nieces and nephews whom he loved. Memorials may be made in Mr. Elkins' name to Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072 or the charity of your choice. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2024.

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Buster Johnson

December 29, 2024

Very sorry to know that Bobby passed away. We were very close friends during our class at Rock Hill High School. Bobby was a talented athlete and a valuable friend. He will be very missed by his family many friends.

Jim Johnson

December 27, 2024

I was so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I was in high school with him. Jimmy Johnson

Gary Kiser

December 27, 2024

Mary, Jean and I just learned about the passing of Bobby from Linda Moore´s email. We send our condolences and love to you. He and I had played together and competed in little league baseball all the way through high school sports. He was such a good, no great, friend and a gifted athlete. It is hard to believe that I will not be able to see him at our next reunion. It was always special to visit with him at the reunions.

We had a very special time together the summer after our freshman year. My brother took Bobby and me to the beach for a few days. We had a great time playing sports on the beach and playing video games.

The highlight of my sports memory was our junior year in high school when we won the upper-state basketball championship and lost to Dreher high school in the state finals. Bobby was the glue of the team. It was such an exciting time.

Bobby was so good at picking up the skills of a sport. When we would learn a new basketball skill, he would have it down pat in just few tries. Maybe in a couple weeks I will have learned it. This really frustrated me but also gave me the desire to be a better athlete.

Mary may God bless you and your family and bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

jerry neely

December 26, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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December 24, 2024

Bobby was a very good friend and classmate at Rock Hill High School. I was lucky to have played with him on the Bearcat football team my junior year. Didn't realize he was living just up the road from me in Moncks Corner until I learned of this at one of our class reunions.
Bobby was a great athlete in all the sports he played. And a wonderful person to know!

My best to his wife and family,

Ronnie Connelly
Mt. Pleasant, SC

Ann (Annie) Witte

December 22, 2024

Mary, so very sorry to hear about Bobby.Mine and Andy´s hearts are with you and the family! May God grant you all peace and be sure to know that Bobby is at the best fishing spot that heaven has right now! We love you!!

Kenny Garrison

December 22, 2024

Mary my condolences on Bobby's passing.You and your family are in my prayers.

Bobby Dunlap

December 22, 2024

Mary, I was so sorry to learn of Bobby´s passing. We were friends and fellow competitors since grade school. So glad he and I had a very long phone call back in February, 2022. Condolences to you and your family!
Bobby Dunlap

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

December 21, 2024

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

Dave Gordon

December 21, 2024

The Gordon Family, Joan,Mike, Susan, David and Jimmy all send sincere condolences to the Elkins Family.

Rock walker

December 21, 2024

Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Bobby´s death. During our last RHHS class reunion he and I had good conversation about times and football at RH high school. May God bless and comfort you during this time of loss.

Jack Stegall

December 20, 2024

Mary, sending my heartfelt condolences. So sorry to hear about Bobby. May the Lord give you and your family comfort and peace.

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