Robert Franklin Elkins, age 87, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the Harry S. Truman V.A. Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. In respect to Robert's wishes he will be cremated with no services. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Robert Franklin Elkins was born in Lee's Summit, MO the son of Harley Jennings and Flossie (Maupin) Elkins. He served in the United States Army during W.W.II. Robert moved to Clinton in the early 1970's with his wife, Mary and daughter, Carol Ann. The family has lived in the same place since moving to Clinton. He worked as a concrete finisher until he retired. He then started a small lawn service which he enjoyed until his health failed and he had to give it up this last summer. He enjoyed visiting with Bill and Raymond and all the guys who came by his garage.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Flossie Elkins; his wife, Mary Alice Elkins in October of 2009; two sons, David Elkins and Harley Elkins; one sister, Mary and one brother, James; as well as one grandson, Lonnie Stregel.

He is survived by his three daughters, Carol Ann Julian and husband Junior and granddaughter, Whitney Julian all of the home; Karen Malicutt of Lowry City and Martha Ganfield and husband, Sam of Osceola; one son, Leslie Elkins; one step-son, John Cordell and wife Ruth of Clinton; one foster son, Virgil Emery of Clinton; one step-daughter, Sharon Burton and husband Joe of Holden; one brother, Sherman Elkins of Racket; two sisters, Velma and husband Charlie and Behula all of Belton, MO; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Arrangements entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.