Ashley Elkins

Ashley Elkins, age 29, made a peaceful transition to Heaven on August 25, 2007, after an intense and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. His fighting spirit will remain an inspiration to all who knew and loved him. Ashley was born on February 7, 1978, in Rochester, Pennsylvania and developed his Â“TigerÂ” spirit in the hometown of Beaver Falls. He was an integral part of the 1994 Beaver Falls High School state basketball champions. Ashley served as a proud member of the United States Army from 1996 Â– 2000, and received an Army Achievement Medal for service as combat medical aidman, while in Bosnia. Ashley graduated from ITT Technical Institute in 2002 with an Associates degree in the Electronics Engineering Technology program. He established his home in Huntsville, Texas, and was employed at Sam Houston State University as an Electronic Systems Specialist. Ashley is survived by his wife, Emily, and his daughter, Madison Jo; his mother and stepfather, Joanna and Jim Greco; his father and stepmother, Dennis and Dolores Elkins; brother and sister in law, Shad and Michelle Elkins; stepbrothers, Vincent, Michael, and David Greco and Dillan and Holmes Dumez; mother and father in law, Suzanne and George Steed; brother in law, Adam Steed; Maternal grandmother, Thelma Â“GrammyÂ” Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Ashley was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, June Alderman; and his maternal grandfather Leland Â“PapaÂ” Smith. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 27 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at 10:00 am in Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Brooke Cemetery. Ashley will always stay true in our hearts as the compassionate and loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend that each of us watched him be. His years upon this earth may not have been many, but were lived to their fullest. All that he touched shall carry a cherished, eternal mark upon their soul. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com .

Ashley Elkins

February 7, 1978 - August 28, 2007