Alan Elkins Sr.

Kertis Alan Elkins, Sr. passed away at the age of 69 on Friday, February 7th at his home in Locust Grove, GA. He was surrounded by his wife and two sons. Alan was born in Savannah and moved to Atlanta where he graduated from Wheeler High School, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University. Alan was employed by The Atlanta Electrical JATC and had been an instructor for the apprenticeship program for over 32 years. Alan was a member of the IBEW Local 613 for more than 46 years.

Alan was the son of the late Kertis W. Elkins and Jean Robinson Elkins. Alan was the son in law of the late Emma Taylor Prince and the late James Edward Taylor, SR. Alan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rose Marie Taylor- Elkins and sons, Kert Elkins, Jr. (Laura) and Jeffrey Roberts (Nikki), grandchildren Chandler Elkins and Greyson Roberts. Alan is also survived by his sister, Susan Blankenship (Jimmy)and brother in laws, William Taylor and James Pete Taylor (Debra Pye). He has four living nephews (Jacob, Jamie, Chris, James) and one niece (Lacey).

Alan loved being an instructor; teaching and mentoring men and women apprentices into becoming Journeymen IBEW Electricians. He worked closely with his vendors and contractors and took pride in the fact that many of them became close friends.

Alan loved his coworkers. They were not just coworkers, they were part of the brotherhood IBEW is known for and Marie and Alan always considered them to be family. Alan took pride in teaching these amazing apprentices to become journeymen to work anywhere in the world. Alan always took the time to go the extra mile with his students helping guide them through their apprenticeship and their personal lives.

Alan knew his students could not be the best of the best in their career if they were not the best version of themselves to their spouses, parents, children, and siblings. Alan was always there for his wife, sons, coworkers, students, and everyone he loved. He will be missed dearly.

A visitation for Alan will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Haisten Funerals & Cremations, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be sent to: Baptist International Missions, PO Box 9, Harrison, TN 37341 Attention: Ron Parrott, Account 242