Celebrating the life of
Robert Isaac Elkins
June 29, 1988 - November 17, 2008
Savannah- Robert Isaac Elkins, 20, died on Sunday morning, November 16, 2008 in Savannah, GA.
A talented guitarist, Isaac was born in Greenville, SC and lived for a time in Boulder, CO, Elkhart, KS and Morristown, TN before moving with his parents to Savannah. After attending Baylor School for two years, Isaac graduated from Johnson High School in 2006. He was attending Savannah College of Art & Design at the time of his death.
Survivors include his parents, Dennis and Robyn Elkins, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Self of Newport, TN, and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Elkins of Zanesville, OH. Other family members include aunts, Renee' Fisher and Carla Elkins of Kansas and Patti Self of North Carolina and a host of cousins. He will be missed by scores of friends and loved ones from around the country.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. A private interment will be on Friday November 21 at Mulberry Gap Cemetery, Del Rio, TN. Friends are invited to the home of Bob and Betty Self of Del Rio beginning at 3:30 following the burial.
The family encourages memorial gifts be made to either VH1 Save the Music Foundation vh1savethemusic.com or to the Colorado Shakespeare Festival coloradoshakes.org.
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be to lose a child. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you at this time. God bless and keep you.
- Kim Doyal Hulsey, Owasso, OK
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. We pray that God will comfort you at this time.
- John & Shirley Smith, elkhart, KS
Robin, We are so sorry to hear of your son's paassing. Please know that our thoughts and many prayers are with you and your entire family. Don, Nonnie, Joel, and Phil Owen
- Nonnie Owen, Russellville, TN
Dennis & Robyn We are very saddened to here of your loss. You are in our prayers often. Jerry & Billie Sue Jackson
- Jerry & Billie Sue Jackson, Los Lunas, NM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Deborah Huntsman, Morristown, TN
Please accept my sympathy
- Dr. harold Diftler, Knoxville, TN
Robin & Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Isaac as a little boy coming to choir practices at East and performing in plays with him at Walters State. He was such a sweet and wonderful young man. Please know that you are both in my prayers. Love, Sonya
- Sonya Hodge-Evans, Morristown, TN
Dennis and Robin, I want you to know I love your family and I am really sorry to hear of your sons death. Jerry Maloy mentioned it at the Methodist Church in Newport on Sunday. My prayers are with you and your family Love Marty I
- Marty Bailey, Newport, TN
When I read about Isaac's death, a part of me felt as if it had died,too. I was his teacher for a while at All Saints and I will always remember him as a kind, funny, generous boy who made a difference. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
- Anna Allred, Talbott, TN
Robyn and Dennis: Just know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. We were so saddened to hear of Isaac's death. May God be with you, giving you the comfort, peace and strength that you will need during this time. We love you.
- Eddie and Elaine Overholt, Morristown, TN
Dennis, Robin and Family We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of grief. May God keep you close to his heart and give you peace. Sherry Hodges RDH and Dr. Harold Diftler,DDS
- Sherry Hodges, Morristown, TN
Dennis and Robyn, I am so sorry to hear about Isaac. Will and I have special memories of him. He was a young man full of promise. You are in our prayers. Lisa Ellis
- Lisa Ellis, Morristown, TN
My heart breaks for your loss
- Shelly Kyker-Green, Newport, TN
Words can not express how I felt when I heard about Isaac. I have such fond memories of him during our plays and rehearsals. May God put his loving arms around him, you Dennis and Robyn in your time of sorrow and the many days ahead.
- Judy Brooks Moore, Newport, TN
Robyn-Julie and I will keep you in our prayers and be here to help if you need anything. Todd & Julie
- Todd & Julie Wright, Knoxville, TN
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mary Lea and Virgil Leonad- First Presbyterian ChurchMorristown, Tennessee, Morristown, TN
Bob & Betty, I am so sorry for the loss of Isaac. I will always remember him as the little boy who loved to stay with you, loved going to the farm and how he wanted to do everything. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My love to you both.
- Kimberly Ball, Knoxville, TN
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during the loss of Issac.
- Robert and Martha Pack, Newport, TN
Sorry for your loss.
- CT Hudson, Newport, TN
May God bless and keep you and may you find comfort in the good memories of Isaac. Our deepest sympathy and condolences, Members of First Presbyterian Church
- Chet and Kay LaFountaine, Morristown,, TN
Robyn & Dennis - I am so saddened to hear of Isaac's death. I have fond memories of him running around backstage during our rehearsals at WSCC. I know your hearts are breaking. I will be lifting you up in prayer during the difficult days ahead.
- Janet Dalton, Morristown, TN
We were so sad to hear about Isaac's death. We have such good memories of him from his time at Baylor. We will have you in our thoughts.
- Jack & Penny Batt, Chattanooga, TN
Dear Dennis and Robyn -- i was shocked to hear of Issac's death. i've caught myself several times in the last few days remembering great experiences with him and you both, in Tennessee, in New York city, in boulder.....please know my heart is grieving with you. Love, Linda Dietrich Cincinnati, OH formerly of Morristown, TN
- Linda Dietrich, Cincinnati, OH
No words can express our sadness to hear about Isaac. May you both know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be ever so close to comfort both of you in the is sad time. Sincerely Thyra and Mack hudson
- Mack and Thyra Hudson, Elkhart, KS
Isaac Elkins...the most nice, open, caring,generous,and loving person i will probally ever meet. isaac touched so many lives and hearts with his contagious large smile. if i was having the worst day ever and i saw isaac, soon my day would not be as bad. he would say Molly whats wrong, come on it cant be that bad. then i would look at him and i could not help but to smile!!!!! isaac you touched my heart in such a way as no other person. i love you. i miss you. and will never forget you. Jam on and i cant wait to see you some day!!!! xoxoxoxox
- molly south, savannah, GA
May you find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. I am deeply saddened by your loss.
- Kara Lucas, Knoxville, TN
Dennis & Robyn-- You are both in my thoughts. Please take care of yourselves during this difficult time. Love, Dave
- Dave Mazzoli, New York, NY
Dear Dennis and family, would that I could turn back the pages and call you and Tim down from the treehouse in our back yard. Know that you are in out thoughts and prayers. as ever Gene and Corinne
- Gene and Corinne, Elkhart, KS
My thoughts and prayers are with you both! I was very saddened when I heard of Isaac's death. May God give you comfort and strength at this very difficuly time!
- Pat Duda, Jefferson City, TN
Dear Robyn and Dennis, Karen and I were traveling to the P.E.O. Kansas State Convention twenty years ago. A grandchild was due just any moment. In those days before cell phones, we stopped to make several calls for a status report. I will never forget the last phone call and Karen's joy that Isaac had arrived. The car didn't seem to touch the ground all the way back to Elkhart. It is good memories that I wish for you. My heart aches for all of you. Lindy
- Lindy Hartman, Elkhart, KS
Robyn and Dennis, We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine what it's like losing your child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time.
- Barry & Linda Stokes, Savannah, GA
Dennis,like your colleagues and friends, I offer you my prayers and love in this sad time. Mary
- Mary Doll, , GA
Please accept our most sincere sympathy. John and Isaac stayed connected via Facebook and we were so very sad to hear of his death. We are holding you close in thought and prayer. Betsy, Darrell, and John Dobbins John- Class of 2000, All Saints' Episcopal School
- Betsy Dobbins, Morristown, TN
The bond between a child and parent is shared unlike any other. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers to Dennis, Robyn, and family. Isaac was wonderful and will be missed by so many.
- Becky Johnson, Savannah, GA
Robyn--We were so sorry to receive the news of Isaacs passing. We lift you up in our thoughts and prayers. May God provide comfort and strength during these difficult days.
- Bill and Cheryl Seale, Morristown, TN
I am continually praying for your family. I loved Isaac so much and he was a wonderful friend of mine. We spent my last day in Savannah before moving to Morocco hanging out on the beach where we talked about he and the dogs visiting. He will always be in heart. Sincerely, Clare Brennan
- Clare Brennan, Tangier,
I wish I would have met you.
- Jerry Elkins, Hillsboro, OR
ROBYN AND DENNIS, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I CANNOT KNOW HOW YOU FEEL,I ONLY KNOW HOW MUCH IT HURTS TO LOSE A LOVED ONE. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS, I LOVE YOU.
- Mary Neill Carmichael, White PIne, TN
Isaac, You will be missed. You were a very kind person who left to soon. My prayers are with your friends and family.
- KC Andrews, Bluffton, SC
Robyn and the Elkins family... I am so sorry to hear of the death of your son, nephew and grandson. I want you to know that I am thinking about you during this difficult time of bereavement. Your loss is huge and I can only imagine the hurt you feel. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kevin Smathers, Knoxville, TN
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Isaac will be greatly missed.
- Ashley Burroughs, Savannah, GA
Dennis and Robyn, Jan and I are so sorry and shocked to hear about Isaac. We want you to know that our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. We Love You Both, Jerry and Jan
- Jerry & Jan Baker, Wichita, KS
he was one of the only people who you could never be around for more than ten minutes without having a great laugh. i will allways remember how we shared my 20th birthday together only 2 and 1/2 weeks ago.
- kevin thomson, Savannah, GA
Robyn & Dennis, We are deeply saddened by the loss of your dear son. Talented, bright, creative and complicated, his footprints will not ever be matched. He was Court's 'guitar hero', and is most likely responsible for him playing upright bass. He made so many people happy. He is at peace, and I want you both to know we cherish his memories, and share your sadness. We miss you terribly! In friendship and sympathy, Kelli, Jim, Emma, Court, and Josie
- The Beisels, , GA
To our dear friends, Even across the ocean we are sharing in your sorrow and mourning. We have fond memories of your visits here with Isaac and are so saddened at your loss. Please know we are praying for you all.
- Katy and Randy Smelser, Peine,
Dennis and Robyn: Our hearts ache for you and your families in the tragic loss of Isaac. Please know that our love and prayers are with you all. Duay O'Neil - Newport, TN Amber O'Neil - Charleston, SC Alfreda McAfee - Johnson City, TN
- Duay O'Neil, Newport, TN
Dennis and Robyn, I just want you to know that my heart aches for you both right now. I can remember Isaac when he first came to WSCC and I thought he was too pretty to be a boy. He was so talented and gifted at a young age that went beyond his age. Please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Prayers and love to you both.
- Cindy Gilliam, Church Hill, TN
Dr. Elkins and Robyn, My thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Donna Bible Former Humanities Secretary
- Donna Bible, Newport, TN
Robyn and Dennis, Words can not express the pain and sorrow I feel for the loss of such a 'sweet Boy'. You will be in out thoughts and prayer. Love, Glenda and Fred
- Glenda & Fred Nolen, Mohawk, TN
Dennis and Robyn: I was very sorry to learn of Isaac's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Karen Keener O'Neil Walters State - 1976 to 1996
- Karen Keener O'Neil, Newport, TN
Dennis and Robyn, I was very sorry to hear about Isaac. The couple of times I met him he struck me as a very genuine young man with a smile that lit up the room. If I can do anything for either of you please let me know.
- Bridget Tunstall, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Ed, Marie and Greg Barbier, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear the news about Isaac. I feel privileged to have been a part of his life. I am thinking about you and praying for your family.
- Tyler Lucas, Johnson City, TN
Dennis and Robyn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that Janet and I have you both in our thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. Steve & Janet
- Stephen & Janet Wagner, Savannah, GA
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you!
- Tom Hines and Gail Eubanks, Savannah, GA
When i first met Isaac he told me even if he only met a person once he considered them a friend. He was a great friend with such a big heart. He had an ability to make anyone laugh or smile at any given time. He will be truly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
- Claire Weil, Savannah, GA
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be to lose a child. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you at this time. God bless and keep you.
- Kim Doyal Hulsey, Owasso, OK
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. We pray that God will comfort you at this time.
- John & Shirley Smith, elkhart, KS
Robin, We are so sorry to hear of your son's paassing. Please know that our thoughts and many prayers are with you and your entire family. Don, Nonnie, Joel, and Phil Owen
- Nonnie Owen, Russellville, TN
Dennis & Robyn We are very saddened to here of your loss. You are in our prayers often. Jerry & Billie Sue Jackson
- Jerry & Billie Sue Jackson, Los Lunas, NM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Deborah Huntsman, Morristown, TN
Please accept my sympathy
- Dr. harold Diftler, Knoxville, TN
Robin & Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Isaac as a little boy coming to choir practices at East and performing in plays with him at Walters State. He was such a sweet and wonderful young man. Please know that you are both in my prayers. Love, Sonya
- Sonya Hodge-Evans, Morristown, TN
Dennis and Robin, I want you to know I love your family and I am really sorry to hear of your sons death. Jerry Maloy mentioned it at the Methodist Church in Newport on Sunday. My prayers are with you and your family Love Marty I
- Marty Bailey, Newport, TN
When I read about Isaac's death, a part of me felt as if it had died,too. I was his teacher for a while at All Saints and I will always remember him as a kind, funny, generous boy who made a difference. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
- Anna Allred, Talbott, TN
Robyn and Dennis: Just know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. We were so saddened to hear of Isaac's death. May God be with you, giving you the comfort, peace and strength that you will need during this time. We love you.
- Eddie and Elaine Overholt, Morristown, TN
Dennis, Robin and Family We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of grief. May God keep you close to his heart and give you peace. Sherry Hodges RDH and Dr. Harold Diftler,DDS
- Sherry Hodges, Morristown, TN
Dennis and Robyn, I am so sorry to hear about Isaac. Will and I have special memories of him. He was a young man full of promise. You are in our prayers. Lisa Ellis
- Lisa Ellis, Morristown, TN
My heart breaks for your loss
- Shelly Kyker-Green, Newport, TN
Words can not express how I felt when I heard about Isaac. I have such fond memories of him during our plays and rehearsals. May God put his loving arms around him, you Dennis and Robyn in your time of sorrow and the many days ahead.
- Judy Brooks Moore, Newport, TN
Robyn-Julie and I will keep you in our prayers and be here to help if you need anything. Todd & Julie
- Todd & Julie Wright, Knoxville, TN
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Mary Lea and Virgil Leonad- First Presbyterian ChurchMorristown, Tennessee, Morristown, TN
Bob & Betty, I am so sorry for the loss of Isaac. I will always remember him as the little boy who loved to stay with you, loved going to the farm and how he wanted to do everything. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My love to you both.
- Kimberly Ball, Knoxville, TN
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during the loss of Issac.
- Robert and Martha Pack, Newport, TN
Sorry for your loss.
- CT Hudson, Newport, TN
May God bless and keep you and may you find comfort in the good memories of Isaac. Our deepest sympathy and condolences, Members of First Presbyterian Church
- Chet and Kay LaFountaine, Morristown,, TN
Robyn & Dennis - I am so saddened to hear of Isaac's death. I have fond memories of him running around backstage during our rehearsals at WSCC. I know your hearts are breaking. I will be lifting you up in prayer during the difficult days ahead.
- Janet Dalton, Morristown, TN
We were so sad to hear about Isaac's death. We have such good memories of him from his time at Baylor. We will have you in our thoughts.
- Jack & Penny Batt, Chattanooga, TN
Dear Dennis and Robyn -- i was shocked to hear of Issac's death. i've caught myself several times in the last few days remembering great experiences with him and you both, in Tennessee, in New York city, in boulder.....please know my heart is grieving with you. Love, Linda Dietrich Cincinnati, OH formerly of Morristown, TN
- Linda Dietrich, Cincinnati, OH
No words can express our sadness to hear about Isaac. May you both know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be ever so close to comfort both of you in the is sad time. Sincerely Thyra and Mack hudson
- Mack and Thyra Hudson, Elkhart, KS
Isaac Elkins...the most nice, open, caring,generous,and loving person i will probally ever meet. isaac touched so many lives and hearts with his contagious large smile. if i was having the worst day ever and i saw isaac, soon my day would not be as bad. he would say Molly whats wrong, come on it cant be that bad. then i would look at him and i could not help but to smile!!!!! isaac you touched my heart in such a way as no other person. i love you. i miss you. and will never forget you. Jam on and i cant wait to see you some day!!!! xoxoxoxox
- molly south, savannah, GA
May you find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. I am deeply saddened by your loss.
- Kara Lucas, Knoxville, TN
Dennis & Robyn-- You are both in my thoughts. Please take care of yourselves during this difficult time. Love, Dave
- Dave Mazzoli, New York, NY
Dear Dennis and family, would that I could turn back the pages and call you and Tim down from the treehouse in our back yard. Know that you are in out thoughts and prayers. as ever Gene and Corinne
- Gene and Corinne, Elkhart, KS
My thoughts and prayers are with you both! I was very saddened when I heard of Isaac's death. May God give you comfort and strength at this very difficuly time!
- Pat Duda, Jefferson City, TN
Dear Robyn and Dennis, Karen and I were traveling to the P.E.O. Kansas State Convention twenty years ago. A grandchild was due just any moment. In those days before cell phones, we stopped to make several calls for a status report. I will never forget the last phone call and Karen's joy that Isaac had arrived. The car didn't seem to touch the ground all the way back to Elkhart. It is good memories that I wish for you. My heart aches for all of you. Lindy
- Lindy Hartman, Elkhart, KS
Robyn and Dennis, We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine what it's like losing your child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time.
- Barry & Linda Stokes, Savannah, GA
Dennis,like your colleagues and friends, I offer you my prayers and love in this sad time. Mary
- Mary Doll, , GA
Please accept our most sincere sympathy. John and Isaac stayed connected via Facebook and we were so very sad to hear of his death. We are holding you close in thought and prayer. Betsy, Darrell, and John Dobbins John- Class of 2000, All Saints' Episcopal School
- Betsy Dobbins, Morristown, TN
The bond between a child and parent is shared unlike any other. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers to Dennis, Robyn, and family. Isaac was wonderful and will be missed by so many.
- Becky Johnson, Savannah, GA
Robyn--We were so sorry to receive the news of Isaacs passing. We lift you up in our thoughts and prayers. May God provide comfort and strength during these difficult days.
- Bill and Cheryl Seale, Morristown, TN
I am continually praying for your family. I loved Isaac so much and he was a wonderful friend of mine. We spent my last day in Savannah before moving to Morocco hanging out on the beach where we talked about he and the dogs visiting. He will always be in heart. Sincerely, Clare Brennan
- Clare Brennan, Tangier,
I wish I would have met you.
- Jerry Elkins, Hillsboro, OR
ROBYN AND DENNIS, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I CANNOT KNOW HOW YOU FEEL,I ONLY KNOW HOW MUCH IT HURTS TO LOSE A LOVED ONE. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS, I LOVE YOU.
- Mary Neill Carmichael, White PIne, TN
Isaac, You will be missed. You were a very kind person who left to soon. My prayers are with your friends and family.
- KC Andrews, Bluffton, SC
Robyn and the Elkins family... I am so sorry to hear of the death of your son, nephew and grandson. I want you to know that I am thinking about you during this difficult time of bereavement. Your loss is huge and I can only imagine the hurt you feel. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kevin Smathers, Knoxville, TN
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Isaac will be greatly missed.
- Ashley Burroughs, Savannah, GA
Dennis and Robyn, Jan and I are so sorry and shocked to hear about Isaac. We want you to know that our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. We Love You Both, Jerry and Jan
- Jerry & Jan Baker, Wichita, KS
he was one of the only people who you could never be around for more than ten minutes without having a great laugh. i will allways remember how we shared my 20th birthday together only 2 and 1/2 weeks ago.
- kevin thomson, Savannah, GA
Robyn & Dennis, We are deeply saddened by the loss of your dear son. Talented, bright, creative and complicated, his footprints will not ever be matched. He was Court's 'guitar hero', and is most likely responsible for him playing upright bass. He made so many people happy. He is at peace, and I want you both to know we cherish his memories, and share your sadness. We miss you terribly! In friendship and sympathy, Kelli, Jim, Emma, Court, and Josie
- The Beisels, , GA
To our dear friends, Even across the ocean we are sharing in your sorrow and mourning. We have fond memories of your visits here with Isaac and are so saddened at your loss. Please know we are praying for you all.
- Katy and Randy Smelser, Peine,
Dennis and Robyn: Our hearts ache for you and your families in the tragic loss of Isaac. Please know that our love and prayers are with you all. Duay O'Neil - Newport, TN Amber O'Neil - Charleston, SC Alfreda McAfee - Johnson City, TN
- Duay O'Neil, Newport, TN
Dennis and Robyn, I just want you to know that my heart aches for you both right now. I can remember Isaac when he first came to WSCC and I thought he was too pretty to be a boy. He was so talented and gifted at a young age that went beyond his age. Please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Prayers and love to you both.
- Cindy Gilliam, Church Hill, TN
Dr. Elkins and Robyn, My thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Donna Bible Former Humanities Secretary
- Donna Bible, Newport, TN
Robyn and Dennis, Words can not express the pain and sorrow I feel for the loss of such a 'sweet Boy'. You will be in out thoughts and prayer. Love, Glenda and Fred
- Glenda & Fred Nolen, Mohawk, TN
Dennis and Robyn: I was very sorry to learn of Isaac's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Karen Keener O'Neil Walters State - 1976 to 1996
- Karen Keener O'Neil, Newport, TN
Dennis and Robyn, I was very sorry to hear about Isaac. The couple of times I met him he struck me as a very genuine young man with a smile that lit up the room. If I can do anything for either of you please let me know.
- Bridget Tunstall, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Ed, Marie and Greg Barbier, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear the news about Isaac. I feel privileged to have been a part of his life. I am thinking about you and praying for your family.
- Tyler Lucas, Johnson City, TN
Dennis and Robyn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that Janet and I have you both in our thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. Steve & Janet
- Stephen & Janet Wagner, Savannah, GA
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you!
- Tom Hines and Gail Eubanks, Savannah, GA
When i first met Isaac he told me even if he only met a person once he considered them a friend. He was a great friend with such a big heart. He had an ability to make anyone laugh or smile at any given time. He will be truly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
- Claire Weil, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

