Terry Gene Elkins , 71, of Evans, WV, passed away June 23, 2023 in Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division following a sudden illness.

He was born December 24, 1951, in Madison, WV, a son of the late Burl Freeland and Betty Evelyn (Nichols) Elkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Scott L. Elkins.

He was a United States Army veteran. He retired from Constellium and Century Aluminum and was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local # 5668 Ravenswood, WV. He enjoyed auto repair, metal detecting and restoring old cars.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Betty Lou (Coon) Elkins; daughters, Dawn Michelle Elkins of Evans and Amber Christine Holland and her husband Delton of Surprise, AZ; son, Jordan Alexander Elkins and his wife Katelynn of Evans; brother, Gary Elkins and his wife Darlene of Rockcastle; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and nephew, Christopher Elkins and his wife Amanda of Gallipolis, OH.

Service will be 1 p.m. ~ Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, with John Gunther officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, WV. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred.