Mark Julian Elkins
Mr. Mark Julian Elkins, age 68, of Canoe, Ala. passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Atmore, Ala. He was born in Fort Jackson, S.C. to the late James Stevens Elkins, Jr. and Mildred Davis Elkins. He was a member of The First Methodist Church of Atmore. To know Mark was to love him. Mark never let his learning challenges define him. Almost everyone in Atmore has special memories of him from his amazing ability to recall what vehicle a person drove to their car tag numbers, his friendly smile and kindness, and his genuine love for others. It seemed he never met a stranger and knew almost everyone in town.
He loved working for the City of Atmore. When he became physically disabled and retired in 2018, he always commented that he wished he could go back to work. He loved his church family and loved participating in activities, especially the annual fish fry. He took pride in being able to get the most donations.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparent and several aunts and uncles.
Mr. Elkins is survived by his brother, Jerry S. (Natalie) Elkins of Moundville, Ala.; his sisters, Carol Elkins of Canoe, Kay Elkins of Jacksonville, Fla. and Janis Elkins of Atmore, Ala; his beloved little “Doggie” Candy along with innumerable family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at The First Methodist Church of Atmore with Rev. Mike von Keyserling officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his former workers from the City of Atmore Street and Sanitation Department.
The family will receive friends Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at The First Methodist Church of Atmore.
SPECIAL REQUEST: As a memorial tribute to Mark, the family ask that everyone wear a bright shirt, shoes, tie, socks, etc. We also ask as many people as able to take part in the procession to Oak Hill Cemetery. Mark was a very social person who loved people. He would be honored to be recognized by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to The Methodist Church of Atmore, More than Bricks Fund or to Brewton Paws Crossed Dog Rescue Fund.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Douglas Wayne Cooper
Mr. Douglas Wayne Cooper, age 66, of Flomaton, Ala., passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Milton, Fla. to John James and Christine Rowell Cooper. He loved having a good time. Music was his passion, enjoyed drumming and The Beatles.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his daughter, Jamie Lynn Cooper (Shanatha Cooper) of Flomaton; real close friends, Alex (Dina) Lowery, Rachel (Keith) Johnston and William Crutchfield; five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Canoe. Interment will follow in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 7, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Canoe.
A reception will follow at the First Baptist Church of Canoe.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help with funeral expenses.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.