Marty Gene Elkins
Marty Gene Elkins, 47, of Orangefield, passed away on July 24, 2019, in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brett Wells and Reverend Sidney Tenery. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks in Orange.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas on October 3, 1971, he was the son of Gene Elkins and Connie Hutchison Elkins. Marty coached Orangefield Little Dribblers for many years. He was a member of the Orangefield athletic booster club and coached the Southeast Texas Elite girls’ basketball team. Marty loved sports especially the Orangefield Bobcats, Aggies, Astros and the Texans. He had a great personality with a wonderful sense of humor. Marty could light up a room and make anyone laugh. He was a witty man who loved singing and cooking. Marty was a loving dad, son, and brother who touched many people’s lives. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. The family requests that guests wear either Aggie maroon or Bobcat orange to honor his passions.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Betsy Hutchison and Raymond and Oleta Elkins; and baby sister Kami Lee Elkins
He is survived by his parents, Connie and Gene Elkins of Orangefield; daughters, Kylie and Gracie Elkins both of Orangefield; close friend and mother of his daughters Elizabeth Kays of Orangefield; brothers Charley Elkins and Buffy of Orangefield and Randy Elkins also of Orangefield; nieces, Alexis Elkins, Rayleigh Elkins, and Katelynn Butler of Orangefield; nephews, Ronnie Elkins and Corey Butler of Orangefield; and many numerous other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jon Mott, A.J. Scales, Michael Tran, Lam Tran, Roger McNeil, Neil Nugent, Scott Francis, Kelly Gordon, and Jack Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be the Orangefield High School Class of 1990.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Orangefield Athletic Boosters Club.
Condolences
Marissa Wyatt
July 27, 2019
Marty was a truly wonderful person and coach. I cherish the many memories that he coached me at Orangefield. He taught us so many life lessons that I have continued to carry with me today. He will be loved and missed forever.
Carla Towson And The St. Andrew'S Day School Staff
July 26, 2019
Carla Towson and the St. Andrew's Day School Staff purchased the Crystal Cross Bouquet for the family of Marty Gene Elkins.
Your Fellow Croft Employees
July 26, 2019
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Anonymous
July 26, 2019
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July 26, 2019
Mike&Pat Mike&Mel Mark&Vickie Mark&Melynda Uncle J purchased the Large Basket Garden for the family of Marty Gene Elkins.
Alison Byron
July 26, 2019
Marty was a very loved man. His mere presence in a room just made everyone better. His humor and love for his family and sports was always the topic of conversation. My daughter Sarah played basketball with Hardin-Jefferson so their relationship was love/rivalry. Marty, Sarah's Uncle, was a positive and loving male figure in Sarah's life and she will love and admire him forever! Marty, my Brother-In-Law, Bless you and May you Rest in Peace.
Anonymous
July 26, 2019
Days of Sunshine Bouquet was purchased for the family of Marty Gene Elkins.
Anonymous
July 26, 2019
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Marty Gene Elkins.
Anonymous
July 25, 2019
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Anonymous
July 25, 2019
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Vikki Lytle
July 25, 2019
Marty was a wonderful man. He coached our daughter in little dribblers basketball in OF. He was so passionate about his coaching, and he always made the girls feel like they were always winners no matter if they won or lost they were #1 in his book!! We will miss you Marty. All our love and prayers, The Lytle family!