Tommy Hazel Elkins

Mr. Tommy Hazel Elkins, 58, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his residence.

A native of Rock Hill Tommy was the son of Melvin and Barbara Elkins. Born August 29, 1953 he worked for Comporium Communications for many years as a cable splicer, and was of the Baptist faith. Tommy loved his family especially his children and grandchildren. He was a hard worker, a wonderful and loving son, friend, dad and husband. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a grandson Chase Alexander Elkins. Surviving are his wife of 33 years Connie Pittman Elkins; two daughters Tiffany Elkins Vance of Rock Hill, and Amber Renee Drawdy and her husband Allen also of Rock Hill; his mother Barbara Elaine West Elkins of Rock Hill; two grandchildren Jaidan Vance and Bryson Drawdy; his dog Pooh; and many other loving family and friends.

A graveside service to celebrate Tommy’s life will be held Wednesday at 2:00pm at Grandview Memorial Park S. – Cherry Road with Pastor Dan Tweed officiating. The family will receive friends at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00pm, and at other times at Tommy and Connie’s home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Tommy’s honor to the Hejaz Shriners, PO Box 667, Mauldin, SC 29662, to Agape Hospice, 215 Ebenezer Road Rock Hill, SC 29732, or to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 933, Rock Hill, SC 29732.