Bruce Robert Elkins' Obituary
Bruce Robert Elkins of Astatula passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the age of 60 years. He was born in Shelbyville, Indiana. Bruce moved to Florida 35 years ago, a few years after graduating high school. He absolutely loved fishing. He also was a sports fan. He liked the NBA and was an Orlando Magic fan. He also was a fan of the UCF Knights football team.
Bruce worked at Marine Muffler in Apopka for 20 years. Most recently he was working at the Montverde Academy School in the kitchen. He particularly enjoyed spending time with the student athletes, encouraging them on to be the best they could be.
Bruce was preceded in death by his dad, Maurice Robert Elkins in January 2018. He is remembered and will be dearly missed by his mother, Ruth Elkins of Tavares; brothers, Ron Elkins (Gabrielle Bovenzi) of Indianapolis, Indiana; Randy Elkins of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mike Elkins of Oceanside, California; sister, Connie Elkins of Oceanside; Aunt Rosie Stevens of Berea, Kentucky; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00 am with a memorial ceremony starting at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared on the tribute wall.
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