Larry Don Elkins, age 72, of Weatherford, TX passed away on February 5, 2023. Heaven welcomed a new resident when Larry fled his ailing earthly body and joined Jesus and his mom and dad and brothers in Heaven. Larry was born in Longview, TX on September 17, 1950 to Louie and Virginia Elkins. The family later moved to Andrews, TX in 1958 where Larry attended Andrew’s schools until his graduation in 1969. He was always proud of being raised in Andrews and of being an Andrews Mustang. After graduation Larry enlisted in the US Navy where he was on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Larry knew no stranger and always loved to chat with anyone about anything and that led him into the career of salesman. That career led him all over the country and has lasted until the day he passed. Anyone who knew Larry knew of his beautiful singing voice. He especially loved singing barbershop and was a member of several quartets and groups in Midland and Marble Falls, TX. Larry especially loved February and singing “Valentines” to people in love. Larry’s voice was strong and powerful and perfect for radio where he loved broadcasting for the Burnet Bulldogs and Mineral Wells Rams. Along with radio broadcasting and barbershop singing, Larry enjoyed playing golf and playing the guitar and drums, as well as singing, in Cowboy Church bands. He loved being able to share his voice and touch people with the words of a gospel song. In 1997, Larry was introduced to his wife, Cindy, in Andrews and they were married in 1999. They were blessed with 26 wonderful years together. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Cindy; by his daughter and son- in -law Brianne and Jesse Newton and their daughters Hannah and Sarah; daughter and son -in -law Miranda and Tim Livingston and their daughter Claire; son and daughter -in -law Daniel and Heather Elkins and their son Ryley; step son and wife Chad and Mindi Andes and their daughters Karli and Kyli; step son and loving partner Todd Andes and Heather. Survivors also include Larry’s sister and husband Liz and Gil Campbell, 2 sister-in -laws and his mother-in-law Bobbie Hopper. A private memorial service will be help at a later time for his family. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in Larry’s name. Cremation arrangements by Lone Star Cremation.
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Larry and I became lifelong friends in the 7th grade, 59 years ago. No matter the distance or events in our life’s, we always keep in touch, and saw each other through the years.He was a dear friend to me, and I think I was to him.He was blessed with so much talent, a one of a kind. I will sorely miss my old buddy!! Will see him again one day.
Thank you Randy, Larry thought of you as he would a brother! I know all his childhood friends and family called him “Doogie” or ” Doog” and he always had some story about all the antics you guys would get into! Thanks for your constant friendship with Larry!
Cindy
Cindy, you and Larry are so loved by all your neighbors and many more. We pray that your days will be filled with love. We will certainly keep you in our prayers 🙏 I always wished I could play golf with Larry. We can’t thank him enough for his service in the Navy. 🇺🇸 God bless and keep you always 🙏❤️🙏
Thank you so much Annette! We have been truly blessed with all our neighbors and that is such a comfort knowing that will continue! Larry loved living in our neighbor and there are so many cherished memories !
love Cindy
Prayers for the family. Larry was a great person with heart of gold. He always tried to make you smile when you were having a down day. He will be missed by many
Thank you Allen for your kind words!
Cindy
Cindy, Mark and I are sorry for your loss of Larry! Celebrate his life and we pray that you find peace.
Thanks PJ that means the world to me!
Cindy
I was blessed with getting to work with Larry the past year. Had I known it was going to be one short year, I would have worked less and talked with him more. He was a sweet man with a heart of gold, maybe a little on the ornery side, but a one-of-a-kind, first class guy. I will miss that big smile and hug, and greeting me with “Well, hello, Mayor” as I walk into the office. I will also miss the random conversations, laughs, and an occasional song. He could sing beautifully! I admire him for his military service and thankful to have called him friend and co-worker. You will be missed, Mr. Larry.
Thanks so much for the wonderful words Lesa! God bless you!
Cindy
I have missed Larry since he left the church (and you too, Cindy). He was a great singer and drummer and all around great guy! Prayers for comfort and peace for you and all the family. What a joy to know he’s with our heavenly father!
Thanks Tricia, Larry thoroughly loved playing in the church band. Lots of wonderful memories there from both of us
Cindy
I sure enjoyed playing at PCCC With Larry! Gonna miss you dude!! Praying Cindy & family will be ok!! 🙏🙏🙏
Mike you have held a very special place in Larry’s heart throughout the past years! He loved your guitar playing and so did I! Thank you so very much for your kind words and God Bless you!
Cindy
I did not know Larry for years, maybe a year and a half, but the time I spent with him was definitely one of the highlights of my life.
We were neighbors in a travel trailer park in Midland for about 6 months before we ever really talked. I was sitting outside, playing my guitar, one evening, and he came over and told me that I inspired him to start playing again, and invited me over to play. He was definitely a much better player than me, but he encouraged me and taught me so much.
Sometimes in life you meet someone that you feel like you’ve known all your life. Larry was definitely that man. I truly enjoyed the evenings we sat outside and played or just sat there telling war stories, talking about life, or work.
He had so much fun going to DC last summer with all the other veterans. That is all he would talk about for weeks.
He was definitely a friend, and a great man. I am so truly sorry that we have lost such a great man and brother.
Scott I can tell you that Larry felt the same way about you! He absolutely loved ya’lls evenings together picking and talking. It made the weekdays away from home more enjoyable! We both know where he is picking and singing now though, and that gives me peace!
Thanks so much for your words,
Cindy
I have known Larry for over 35 years and he was a very special friend of mine. He and I were both members of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We sang together in the West Texas Sun Country Gentlemen Chorus in Midland as well as several quartets. Larry always sang Lead or Tenor and I always sang Base. We always had a great time together and many conversations about many topics. I will miss my ole singing buddy very much ! I know who will be singing Bass in Larry’s Heavenly Quartet.
Thank you Lyn for your words. You are one of the men throughout the years that Larry not only respected, but genuinely loved! Friends like that don’t come around often!
God bless you
Cindy
Thank you Lyn for your words. You are one of the men throughout the years that Larry not only respected, but genuinely loved! Friends like that don’t come around often!
God bless you
Cindy
I sat near Larry in the office at Baker Hughes and eventually became his unofficial tech support guy and friend. He would take me out to lunches, help me with my golf swing, and took me on my first ever clay shoot. In the short time I knew Larry, he made a big impact on my life and is one of the main reasons I shifted my career to sales. I will always be grateful for his friendship and mentorship. He sure had a knack for bringing a smile to everyone he met and I’m sure he’s still doing the same thing up above. Miss you Larry!
I just read about Larry’s passing. I lived across the street from him in Midland. He was instrumental in me joining the Brand New Opree of Odessa and later the Barbershop group in Midland. Larry was a good friend and great guy to know. I still have a couple of 45’s he made. He will be missed. I will never forget the day of his passing as it was on my birthday. RIP good friend and condolences to Cindy and his family.